Junior I & C Design Engineer

I&C Design Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: 40 hours/week

System One is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design Engineer to support the design and integration of advanced nuclear reactor systems. This role will focus on the development of Instrumentation & Control systems for nuclear island systems, structures, and components (SSCs), working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review system- and component-level engineering specifications and scopes of work.
• Perform engineering evaluations in accordance with nuclear codes, industry standards, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations.
• Specify instrumentation measurement techniques for advanced reactor technologies, including analysis of measurement range, response time, and measurement accuracy.
• Analyze and apply regulatory criteria and engineering standards to complex Instrumentation & Control system designs.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including:
  • System Requirements Documents (SRDs)
  • System Design Descriptions (SDDs)
  • Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • Engineering Design Specifications (EDS)
• Create and maintain engineering drawing packages including:
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Control system architecture drawings
  • Control logic and loop diagrams
  • Instrument installation drawings
• Develop integrated design packages for plant systems and components.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, licensing, safety analysis, and systems engineering.
• Provide technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors, including technical reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Support licensing activities and Safety Analysis Report development.
• Analyze engineering changes and evaluate impacts to interfacing systems while maintaining configuration and change control.
• Assist with system planning, testing, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of direct Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience (advanced degrees may be considered toward years of experience).
• Proven experience in instrumentation and controls system development, diagnostics, and the design and delivery of industrial I&C platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to design, integrate, and troubleshoot complex industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation measurement techniques, industrial automation, and control system architecture.
• Experience applying engineering codes, licensing requirements, and regulatory criteria to I&C system design.
• Ability to manage projects involving multiple competing objectives, technical challenges, and design constraints while balancing schedule and cost.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear reactor safety systems or nuclear instrumentation system design.
• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards.
• Experience implementing design control processes in accordance with nuclear quality assurance programs such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 .
• Experience designing or supporting high-temperature industrial processes (400°C or greater).
• Experience developing or interpreting Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) .
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks.
• Experience supporting formal I&C startup testing, commissioning, or system validation.
• Previous experience in commercial nuclear, advanced reactors, power generation, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated engineering environment.

Additional Information

• Travel: Up to 25%
• Work Environment: Standard office environment with occasional travel.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.