Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support nuclear power plant betterment, modernization, and new-build projects. The role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering team integrating 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 engineer prepares functional requirements and procurement specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment, engineering calculations, and design-input documentation for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics. The position also includes mentoring less experienced nuclear instrumentation and control design engineers and developing technical knowledge through mentoring, classroom-style sessions, and on-the-job training. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and design verification is required. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.
Responsibilities
- Work on a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls betterment projects.
- Work with 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, 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
