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Actalent Instrumentation And Controls Engineer in Houston, Texas
Nuclear Engineer, Instrumentation and Control
Must have experience with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) control systems
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Control for advanced reactor protection systems. This role focuses on ensuring safety and efficiency across various systems, including reactor protection safety-related, augmented quality or regulatory treatment of non-safety systems, and non-safety-related balance of plant systems for advanced reactors in commercial nuclear power plants and test facilities.
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, evaluate, and manage engineering solutions for instrumentation and control systems.
Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design control systems with desired behaviors, including control logic functionality, optimization, and closed-loop feedback control algorithms.
Prepare designs for reactor protection systems, augmented quality assurance systems, plant investment protection systems, and balance of plant non-safety-related systems.
Lead or manage design and related technical scope from front end engineering design to detailed or final design.
Prepare and maintain static documents, reports, specifications, databases, and diagrams using data-centric digital tools.
Develop dynamic physics-based and logic simulation design and analysis models.
Essential Skills
Strong experience in instrumentation and controls, nuclear systems engineering, particularly with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) control systems.
Proficiency in design requirements, specification, and the use of PLC, DCS, IEC standards, and monitoring systems.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree in relevant fields.
10 years of experience in heavy industries such as nuclear, power, process, marine, oil & gas, military, aerospace, medical, or pharmaceutical.
10 years of experience preparing system design requirements and specifications using digital tools.
10 years of experience preparing diagrams using digital tools and physics-based algorithm development.
5 years of experience with mid-tier programmable logic controllers or top-tier DCS in complex, real-time operating systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent proficiency with PC and productivity software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio.
Work Environment
This position is fully remote with no travel expected, except for possibly infrequent meetings or workshops in Wilmington, NC.
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 13, 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.