Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • VA

117d • $60,660 - $87,090

About The Position

Nuclear power is a carbon-free energy source. We offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering by digitizing nuclear power plants: You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects. These projects are a synergistic integration of electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering along with control theory. You will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors. You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment as well as engineering calculations. Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline. You will also have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Completion of coursework in mechatronics.
• Prior, related internship or co-op experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.

Responsibilities

• Work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects.
• Integrate electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering along with control theory.
• Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
• Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Participate in mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews.
• Coordinate projects and verify designs at plant site locations.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees