Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

2d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary project team, the Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 applies and expands expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering and PLC/HMI design. The role supports design of PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms, as well as preparation of specifications and design materials for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. The position includes technical development through mentoring, classroom-style 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 is required as needed. The position allows a hybrid arrangement with a mix of home and office work. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to management and operating contractors at U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Its projects include work related to environmental cleanup from legacy nuclear weapons production and preservation of the country’s nuclear deterrent, including facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and safely handling and processing nuclear material. The position requires U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Compensation is listed at $134,546–$205,557, and eligible employees may also be able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

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.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Experience programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.
Experience with fabrication, construction, and Instrumentation & Control System Testing.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless otherwise specified.

Responsibilities

Work on multidisciplinary project teams designing PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms.
Prepare specifications and design materials for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.
Develop Automation/Control Systems Engineering knowledge through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training in the Automation Lab.
Develop professionally through peer learning using Sargent & Lundy’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Travel to client offices and project sites as required.