Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$74,353 - $113,595•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support nuclear power plant digitization, modernization, and new-build projects. The role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working on instrumentation and controls betterment projects that integrate electrical and mechanical engineering with control theory. The work involves electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors. The position includes developing equipment requirements and procurement specifications, preparing engineering calculations and design-input documentation, and supporting drawing production. The engineer will also mentor less experienced design engineers and continue developing technical skills through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training. Travel to client and vendor offices and nuclear plant sites is required for design reviews, coordination, and field verification. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor 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

  • Work on a multidisciplinary engineering team on nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls betterment projects.
  • Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve nuclear power plant functionality.
  • 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.
  • Develop 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 health plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
  • 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.
  • Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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