Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy • Warrenville, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer works on multidisciplinary project teams designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms. The role prepares specifications and design materials for procuring and implementing software, instrumentation, and control systems. It also provides opportunities to develop Automation and Control Systems Engineering expertise through mentoring, technical sessions, on-the-job training in an Automation Lab, peer learning, and Communities of Practice. Travel to client offices and project sites may be required. The position supports Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting for U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. 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 for safely handling and processing nuclear material. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a mix of working from home and in the office.

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 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 communications design.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• EtherNet/IP experience; 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.
• Experience programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView.

Responsibilities

• Work on multidisciplinary project teams designing PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms.
• Prepare specifications and design materials 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 the company’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.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior