Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 - Mission Critical
About The Position
The Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 will work on multidisciplinary project teams to design new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms. The role focuses on instrumentation and controls engineering, PLC/HMI design, and preparing specifications and design materials for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. The position provides opportunities to develop Automation/Control Systems Engineering knowledge through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training in an Automation Lab, as well as peer learning through Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice. The role allows a hybrid work arrangement combining work from home and office work, and requires travel to client offices and project sites as needed.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Bachelor's 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.
- 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 Ethernet IP; familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus.
- Experience programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.
- Experience with fabrication, construction, and Instrumentation & Control System testing.
- 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 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 knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom-style 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 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
