Instrumentation And Controls Engineer

Nuclear Engineer – Instrumentation & Control

BWR Control Systems Experience Required

Contract | Fully Remote

Pay: $90.00–$109.00/hr

Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Nuclear Instrumentation & Control Engineer with strong Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) control systems experience to support advanced reactor protection and plant control systems. This role focuses on designing and analyzing safety‑related and non‑safety‑related I&C systems for commercial nuclear plants and test facilities.

This is a high‑impact, hands‑on technical role offering fully remote flexibility, minimal travel, and competitive compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate reactor protection, plant investment protection, and balance‑of‑plant I&C systems
• Apply control theory, modeling, and closed‑loop feedback algorithms to system design
• Lead or support engineering design from FEED through detailed design
• Develop control logic, specifications, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Build physics‑based and logic simulation models to support analysis and verification

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience with BWR instrumentation and control systems
• BS in Engineering or related technical degree
• 10+ years of experience in nuclear or other safety‑critical industries
• Strong experience with PLCs, DCS platforms, IEC standards, and digital design tools
• Experience developing system requirements, diagrams, and control algorithms
• 5+ years working with complex, real‑time control systems

Work Environment

Fully remote role with only occasional meetings or workshops (Wilmington, NC).

Benefits

Eligible contractors may access medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, HSA, PTO, and EAP. Benefits eligibility varies by assignment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $109.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.