Instrumentation And Controls Engineer
Actalent - Houston, TX
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Nuclear Engineer u2013 Instrumentation & Control BWR Control Systems Experience Required Contract Fully Remote Pay: $90.00u2013$109.00/hr Role Overview Weu2019re 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 safetyu2011related and nonu2011safetyu2011related I&C systems for commercial nuclear plants and test facilities. This is a highu2011impact, handsu2011on technical role offering fully remote flexibility, minimal travel, and competitive compensation. Key Responsibilities + Design and evaluate reactor protection, plant investment protection, and balanceu2011ofu2011plant I&C systems + Apply control theory, modeling, and closedu2011loop feedback algorithms to system design + Lead or support engineering design from FEED through detailed design + Develop control logic, specifications, diagrams, and technical documentation + Build physicsu2011based 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 safetyu2011critical 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, realu2011time 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 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, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with 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 .
Created: 2026-04-08