I&C Design Engineer

Job Title: I&C Design Engineer
Location: Bellevue, WA
Type: Long-term Contract
Compensation: $69.00 - $115.00 per hour
Work Model: Remote – offsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities:

• Act as an I&C Engineer for Sodium Fast Reactor technologies, responsible for system design, prototype development, testing, integration, and commissioning.
• Interface with a team of scientists and engineers both internal and external to company.
• Identify, specify, and integrate custom instrumentation with advanced control systems for Generation IV nuclear reactor technologies.
• Lead designs of I&C systems, structures, and components based on experience level.
• Provide technical oversight of I&C suppliers and review their deliverables.
• Develop and review system- and component-level specifications, analysis, and design evaluation in accordance with nuclear codes and standards.
• Create and manage design documentation such as System Requirements, Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Engineering Specifications.
• Generate detailed drawing packages including P&IDs, control system architecture, control logic diagrams, and instrument installation drawings.
• Support licensing activities related to Safety Analysis Reports.
• Lead coordination efforts across geographically diverse teams to develop design documentation.
• Support change analysis, configuration control, and continuous improvement of design processes.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers on applicable nuclear and non-nuclear standards.
• Assist with planning activities for established systems and analyze design changes.
• Lead design efforts of I&C and supporting electrical systems from functional requirements through final design.
• Interface with and support supplier projects, ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
• Maintain high standards of engineering quality and incorporate nuclear industry best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with licensing authorities.
• Support I&C design tasks in accordance with project schedules and budgets.

Requirements:

• B.S. or higher in Controls, Electrical, or related discipline from an accredited university with 10+ years of direct experience in instrumentation and controls systems.
• Proven experience in instrumentation and controls development, diagnostics, and delivering industrial I&C platforms.
• Experience with nuclear reactor safety systems or nuclear instrumentation systems design preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards desired.
• Knowledge of implementing design control and development per nuclear quality assurance standards (e.g., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1).
• Experience designing high-temperature processes (400°C and higher) preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple conflicting objectives and resolve design conflicts.
• Familiarity with PFD and P&ID development; experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Self-starter with leadership skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support startup testing procedures (desired but not required).
• High level of integrity, openness, and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work on-site with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds and perform repetitive work with good visual and audio acuity.
• Willingness to travel 0-25% as needed.
• Eligibility for U.S. export-controlled projects

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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.