Controls Engineer (Nuclear)

Immediate Hire:

Controls Engineer (Nuclear)

Overview:

This role focuses on engineering solutions for instrumentation and control systems within commercial nuclear power plants and test facilities. It includes work on reactor protection safety systems, augmented quality systems, regulatory‑treated non‑safety systems, and plant investment protection systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, evaluate, and manage engineering solutions for I&C systems Apply control theory, modeling, and simulation to design advanced control systems Prepare designs for reactor protection systems and augmented QA systems Support plant investment protection systems and non‑safety‑related BOP systems Lead or contribute to FEED, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases Create and maintain technical documents, specifications, and diagrams using digital tools

Essential Experience:

Strong controls + nuclear background Instrumentation & controls, nuclear, and systems engineering experience Expertise with design requirements, specification, PLC, DCS, IEC standards Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline 10+ years in heavy industries (nuclear, power, marine, aerospace, pharma, etc.) Extensive experience preparing design requirements, documentation, and diagrams Experience with safety‑significant I&C systems 5+ years with PLC or DCS in complex real‑time environments Nice to

Have:

Experience with Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear control systems Work Environment This position offers a fully remote work environment. There is no travel expected, although infrequent meetings or workshops may occur. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC. 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 3, 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.