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Instrumentation and Control Engineer VI (Remote)

System One
Houston, TX Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2026

Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer VI
100% Remote
 
System One is seeking an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer VI to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. This is a great opportunity to join a respected client in the engineering and construction services sector!

Important Details:

  • 12-month contract opportunity

  • Pay rate up to $79.25/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

  • Work schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours

  • Work location: 100% remote

  • Weekly pay

  • Benefits after 30 days (health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.)

  • 401k after 30 days

  • Job offer will be contingent on drug screen and background check

 
Position Synopsis:

Engineer VI, I&C will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. Engineer VI, I&C should have extensive experience with power plant system instrumentation and control strategies and must have technical knowledge of legacy equipment and a thorough understanding of digital control systems design that are based on the latest digital platforms. Engineer VI, I&C will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. Engineer VI, I&C must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations. Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining I&C design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying, and selecting control valves and instruments, developing control system functionality, developing control system architectures, and defining I/O device interfaces. The position includes managing budget, scope schedule and quality associated with the designated work assignment with minimal guidance and technical oversight. Position will require the ability to devise new approaches to technical problems with a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry. The position will require interfacing and coordinating with multiple design disciplines as well as with the customers representatives. Engineer VI, I&C must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. Engineer VI, I&C must have experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers. Managing project teams as well as providing mentoring oversight to entry level and junior engineers will be required.


Education Required (minimum):

  • BS in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical, computer or process/controls engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes course work in analog and digital control systems.


Experience Required (minimum):

  • 18 years (minimum) of experience with at least 8 of those years with nuclear power, preferably with digital/analog controls systems is required.

  • Experience with operating plant procedures, processes and nuclear plant licensing.


Other Required Qualifications (minimum):

  • Engineer VI, I&C must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.

  • Effective time management skills are required as position may involve working on several projects concurrently.

  • Engineer VI, I&C will be required to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, and processes.

  • Ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access is required.

  • Overtime work is required at times.

  • Travel is required to client sites with occasional periods of field/office work.

  • Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas is required.


Preferred Education:

  • MS (in one of the degrees noted above in Education Required section) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.


Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in the nuclear power industry and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects.


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, 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.

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