Automation & Control Systems Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

2d•$145,310 - $222,001

About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary project team, the Automation & Control Systems Engineering Consultant 2 applies and expands expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering and PLC/HMI design. The role supports the design of PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms, and prepares specifications and design materials for procuring and implementing software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. Technical growth is supported through mentoring, classroom-style sessions, on-the-job training in the Automation Lab, peer learning, and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice. Travel to Sargent & Lundy offices, client offices, and project sites may be required. The position is part of the Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to contractors managing and operating U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Work may support environmental cleanup of legacy nuclear weapons production facilities or the preservation of the nation’s nuclear deterrent, including facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and safely handling and processing nuclear material. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify. Candidates must also be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance. The role offers a compensation range of $145,310–$222,001, with eligible positions including a base salary or hourly rate and benefits; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company describes comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits, and notes that employees may use relevant digital tools while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
BSEE, BSME, or a similar engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering.
Ability to interface with craft personnel for troubleshooting and problem solving.
Experience designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities.
Experience with industrial communications design; Ethernet IP is preferred, and familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus.
Experience producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and software documentation, including O&M manuals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.
Experience with fabrication, construction, and instrumentation and control system testing.
Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Work on multidisciplinary project teams designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms.
Prepare specifications and design materials for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.
Develop automation and control systems engineering knowledge through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training in the Automation Lab.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and Communities of Practice.
Travel to Sargent & Lundy offices, client offices, and project sites as required.