Description
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Team: IT
Location: US
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: remote
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in the United States.
This role provides the opportunity to lead and execute instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering projects for the modernization and upgrade of nuclear power plants. The Lead Engineer will oversee both small- and large-scale projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to ensure technical execution and timely delivery. Responsibilities include designing digital control systems, preparing technical specifications, managing resources, and serving as the client and vendor interface to maintain project quality and compliance. The position requires troubleshooting complex systems, reviewing design documentation, and supporting project implementation on-site. Ideal candidates are experienced, highly analytical, and able to mentor engineering teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety, performance, and client satisfaction. This is a dynamic environment that blends technical expertise with leadership and project management.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and support I&C engineering projects, including system design, upgrades, and digital modernization efforts.
- Develop digital system designs for PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems.
- Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements, procurement specifications, and technical reports.
- Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project execution, compliance, and satisfaction.
- Manage resources, task estimates, and budgets, ensuring on-time project delivery.
- Review diagrams, drawings, and vendor bids, and witness FAT performance as needed.
- Support project implementation and oversee troubleshooting and resolution of control system issues.
- BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10+ years of experience designing and implementing instrumentation and control systems for commercial or industrial applications.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge of control systems, digital platforms, and pre-engineered solutions.
- Experience leading engineering teams and serving as a client liaison.
- Proficiency in reviewing technical documentation and preparing reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Competitive salary range: $116,620 – $179,890.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) plan with company matching, FSA & HSA options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, personal/sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
- Tuition assistance, first professional licensure bonus, employee discounts, and referral bonuses.
- Flexible work arrangements and back-up daycare support.
- Recognition as a Top Workplace with award-winning employee culture.
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Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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