Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
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 involves designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms; preparing specifications and design materials for procuring and implementing software, instrumentation, and control system platforms; and developing technical expertise 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. The position is hybrid, combining work from home and in the office, and requires travel to client offices and project sites as needed. The position supports Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting services to contractors managing and operating 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 that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste or safely handle and process nuclear material. U.S. citizenship is required; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
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.
- 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; 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 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 (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms.
- Prepare specifications and design materials for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.
- Build Automation/Control Systems Engineering knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom-style 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 health 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
