Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 - Mission Critical
About The Position
As a member of a multidisciplinary project team, the Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 uses and expands expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering and PLC/HMI design. The role supports mission-critical engineering work for government clients, including DOE sites and national laboratories. Projects may involve facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste or safely handling and processing nuclear material. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement combining work from home and office work. Travel to client offices and project sites may be required. Sargent & Lundy provides mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, on-the-job training in its Automation Lab, peer learning, and Communities of Practice to support professional development. Employees may use data, automation, AI, and other digital tools as relevant to their work and are expected to apply professional judgment and review when using them.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering.
- Ability to interface with craft personnel for troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Experience designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities.
- Experience with industrial communication design; Ethernet/IP is preferred, and familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus.
- Experience producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and software documentation, including O&M manuals.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.
- Experience with fabrication, construction, and instrumentation and control system testing.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; AI, automation, programming, or similar experience is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in multidisciplinary project teams designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms.
- Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.
- Develop automation and control systems engineering knowledge and skills through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
- Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice.
- Travel to client offices and project sites as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
