Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support nuclear power plant betterment projects and the modernization and development of nuclear power facilities. The role involves working on multidisciplinary engineering teams and applying electrical, mechanical, and control systems knowledge to improve nuclear plant functionality. Projects may involve existing nuclear power plants, new nuclear power plants, and small modular reactors.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. The engineer will prepare equipment specifications, engineering calculations, and design documentation, and will mentor less experienced engineers. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, project coordination, and field verification.

Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, plant life extensions, digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international new-build projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in mechatronics is desired but not required.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Work on multidisciplinary engineering teams involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls betterment projects.
• Apply instrumentation, controls, electrical, mechanical, and control theory knowledge to improve nuclear power plant functionality.
• Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
• Prepare functional requirements and procurement specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment.
• Prepare instrumentation and controls engineering calculations.
• Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics.
• Mentor less experienced nuclear instrumentation and control design engineers.
• 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 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 to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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