Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear
About The Position
This is an on site field support position at Surry Nuclear Power Station. You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentations and controls betterment projects, which integrate electrical and mechanical engineering along with control theory. The role involves working with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve nuclear power plant functionality. You will prepare specifications for equipment procurement and engineering calculations for plant upgrades and modifications. The company offers mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training to enhance engineering knowledge and skills. There will be opportunities to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and field verification. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group focuses on clean, carbon-free energy, with expertise in small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and commercial reactor restart projects since 1954. The work includes supporting life extensions, digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company is committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability, providing solutions that power communities globally while reducing emissions.
Requirements
- A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (from an ABET accredited program) with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering for power plant control systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in mechatronics
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Responsibilities
- Work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentations and controls betterment projects
- Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of nuclear power plants
- Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment
- Prepare engineering calculations associated with plant upgrades and modifications
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
- Travel to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs
- Solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Health Plans
- 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
