Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Perry, OH

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About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support nuclear power plant digitization, modernization, and new-build projects, including small modular reactors. The role works on multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve the instrumentation and control systems of nuclear power plants, integrating electrical and mechanical engineering with control theory. Work may involve 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 role also includes mentoring less experienced nuclear I&C design engineers through technical sessions and on-the-job training. Travel may be required to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and design verification.

Sargent & Lundy emphasizes appropriate use of technology and professional judgment when applying digital tools. The company describes its Nuclear Power Group as supporting nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear 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 already have U.S. work authorization; 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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Work on multidisciplinary engineering teams involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls betterment projects.
• Prepare functional requirements and procurement specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment.
• Prepare I&C engineering calculations.
• Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics.
• Mentor less experienced nuclear instrumentation and control design engineers through 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 (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

What This Job Offers

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