Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear Power

Hybrid$170,496 – $284,736

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements

About the Position

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear Power

We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for nuclear power projects, specializing in power plant design and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant (logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O Lists, instrument installation details, schematics and wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, etc.).
  • Lead major projects, teams, supervise and mentor lower-level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
    • Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
    • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
    • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
    • U.S. citizenship is a requirement.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Previous I&C design experience for large scale power plants.
    • Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
    • Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
    • Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
    • Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
    • Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
    • Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.

We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401K match and benefits that start day 1
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Sick time and dependent sick time
  • Company matched 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

Salary Range

$170,496.00 - $284,736.00

Locations

  • Gaithersburg, MD, US
  • Chicago, IL, US

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Segment

Controls Engineer, Construction, Nuclear Engineering, Instrumentation, Senior Quality Engineer, Engineering

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Job Details

Salary:
$170,496 – $284,736
Location:
United States
Employment Type:
Full-time
Work Mode:
Hybrid
Posted on TheJob:
Mar 24, 2026
Last checked:
Jul 18, 2026
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