Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Energy & Industrial (Summer 2026)
About The Position
This position has a target start date in summer 2026. This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, and plant controls betterment. You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services. As a member of a multi-discipline project team, you will be involved in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design. Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline. There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice." This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Requirements
- A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (from an ABET accredited program) with a graduation in Spring 2026 and a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems is required
- An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional work habits
- Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
Responsibilities
- power distribution designs
- preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services
- power plant design coordination
- engineering calculation preparation
- electrical control circuit design
- increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training
- travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
- Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
