Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
About The Position
The entry-level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work on a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering instrumentation and controls projects for nuclear power plants. The work integrates electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering with control theory. The engineer will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors; prepare equipment procurement specifications and engineering calculations; and develop technical knowledge through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training. The role may include travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and field verification of designs. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and sustainability. The stated compensation range is $62,998–$90,586. Eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in engineering with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems, systems engineering, mechatronics, or robotics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Prior related internship or co-op experience.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Work on a multidisciplinary engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects.
- Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
- Prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and control equipment and prepare engineering calculations.
- Build engineering knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and field verification of designs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
