Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 - Mission Critical
About The Position
This hybrid position is part of a multi-discipline project team and applies instrumentation and controls engineering expertise to the design of PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control platforms. The role includes preparing specifications and design materials for procuring and implementing software, instrumentation, and control systems. Employees can develop their automation and control systems skills through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, on-the-job training in the Automation Lab, and peer learning through Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client offices and project sites may be required. The position is in Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to contractors managing and operating U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Project work may support environmental cleanup of the legacy nuclear weapons production complex or preservation of the country's nuclear deterrent, including facilities and systems for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and safely handling and processing nuclear material.
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.
- 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering.
- Proven 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.
- 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.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.
- Familiarity with Modbus and Profibus.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Work on multidisciplinary project teams designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms.
- Prepare specifications and design materials 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 in the Automation Lab.
- Participate in peer learning through Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice.
- Travel to client offices and project sites as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and 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
