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

Sargent & Lundy • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

This entry-level role is part of a multi-discipline engineering team working on instrumentation and controls projects for nuclear power plants. The work brings together electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering and control theory. Projects involve electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors. The engineer prepares specifications for procuring instrumentation and control equipment and performs engineering calculations. Mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training support continued development in the engineering discipline. The position may involve 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 carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.

The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant to support their work; employees remain accountable for their work and must apply appropriate professional judgment and review.

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 multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects.
• Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Participate in training and professional development 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level