Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This role supports project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. It begins as a remote position and may change to a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy’s expanding Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group, supporting nuclear power clients as they digitize and modernize existing plants. The engineer will lead and support small and large controls projects, focusing on technical execution and effective project management. Work involves coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines and investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues. The role also includes client and vendor coordination, technical documentation, project planning, and supporting implementation at client facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 10 years of experience in I&C design engineering.
- At least 5 years of the I&C design engineering experience must be at a nuclear facility.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
- Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop digital systems designs, including PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems.
- Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems.
- Interface with clients to support proper project execution and client satisfaction.
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies that clearly address client requirements.
- Manage resources and resource loading, and develop task-completion estimates and project budgets.
- Support proposal development.
- Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions.
- Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
- Coordinate with vendors on document reviews, verify equipment compliance with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) on behalf of the client.
- Support project implementation at client facilities.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to complete projects.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
