Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support nuclear power plant projects, including modernization and digitization of existing facilities and development of new plants and small modular reactors. The position works on multidisciplinary engineering teams integrating electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering with control theory. The work involves electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors. The engineer prepares procurement specifications for instrumentation and control equipment and performs engineering calculations. The role includes mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training to develop technical knowledge and skills. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and field verification is required. The role follows a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Strong academic background, including coursework in analog and digital control systems.
- At least one year of engineering experience, or a master's degree.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in mechatronics.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to multidisciplinary engineering teams working on nuclear power plant Instrumentation and Controls projects.
- Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Perform engineering calculations.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews.
- Travel to plant sites for project coordination and field verification of designs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
