Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Atlanta, GA

1d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary project team, the Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer uses and expands their background in instrumentation and controls engineering and PLC/HMI design. The role supports the design of new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms, and prepares specifications and design media for procuring and implementing software, instrumentation, and control system platforms. Employees can develop their expertise through mentoring, technical sessions, on-the-job training in the Automation Lab, and peer learning through Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, combining work from home and office, and may require travel to client offices and project sites. The role is part of 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. Projects may involve cleanup of legacy nuclear weapons production facilities, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal, and systems for safely handling and processing nuclear material. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; 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. The compensation range is $118,023–$180,313, with eligible employees potentially able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 10 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 and control system testing.
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 unless specified elsewhere.

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 media for 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.
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 be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.