Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

8d•$145,310 - $222,001

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) engineer to support its expanding nuclear power work. The role focuses on upgrading and modernizing existing nuclear power plants with current control technologies, as well as supporting projects involving new nuclear plants and small modular reactors. The engineer will lead and support controls projects of varying sizes, with responsibility for technical execution, project management, and coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. The position involves investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues; designing digital systems such as PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems; developing control-system requirements and procurement specifications; and preparing or reviewing technical documentation and drawings. The engineer will also interact with clients and vendors, contribute to estimates, budgets, and proposals, assess vendor bids, support factory acceptance testing, and assist with project implementation at client facilities. The role requires a relevant ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least 10 years of I&C design engineering experience, including at least five years at a nuclear facility. The position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship. A PE license is preferred. The listed compensation range is $145,310–$222,001, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

BS or MS 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 five years of I&C design engineering experience at a nuclear facility.
Ability to communicate clearly in speech and 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.
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, presenting information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements.
Manage resources and resource loading, and develop task-completion estimates and budgets.
Support proposal development.
Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded control solutions.
Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
Interface with vendors, review documents, ensure equipment complies with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing on behalf of clients.
Support project implementation at client facilities.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
Lead and support controls projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.