Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

78d • $142,710 - $215,440

About The Position

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR) due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers. This I&C position offers the opportunity to work on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants with the latest control technologies the industry offers. You will be expected to both lead and support small and large controls projects with a focus on technical execution and effective Project Management. These projects will require coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to bring the project to completion. You work will include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide variety of controls engineering issues, including the following: Develop Digital Systems Design -- PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems. Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems. Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction. Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to present information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements. Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development. Support the development of proposals. Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions. Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective. Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client. Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10 or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering. At least 5 years of this experience needs to be at a nuclear facility.
• PE license is preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate both in speech and written formats.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Digital Systems Design -- PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems.
• Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems.
• Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to present information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
• Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions.
• Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
• Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client.
• Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees