I&C Component Engineer (Instrumentation & Controls)

Vistra

Glen Rose, Texas

Full Time

Posted March 19, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description

The Component Engineer for Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) is responsible for the technical oversight, reliability, and lifecycle management of critical I&C components within the nuclear power plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer or related field) from an accredited program.
Minimum 6 years of relevant job experience in nuclear or industrial I&C systems
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, power supply design, signal integrity, and embedded systems.
Familiarity with software configuration management, change control processes, and cyber security practices for digital systems.
Knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements (10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1, IEEE standards).
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) and diagnostic methodologies.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain one.
Experience with DCS platforms such as Foxboro IA, Westinghouse WDPF, or GE Mark VI/VIe.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) in safety-critical environments.
Experience with obsolescence management and reverse engineering of legacy circuit cards.
Familiarity with software version control systems (e.g., Git) in an industrial context.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards for nuclear I&C (e.g., NEI 08-09, NRC Regulatory Guide 5.71).
Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic, function block diagrams) and industrial control software (e.g., RSLogix, Unity Pro, WinCC).