Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI design. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

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 US Government security clearance
BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering
Proven ability to interface with craft for troubleshooting and problem solving
Experienced with designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities
Experienced with industrial communication design (Ethernet IP is preferred and a familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus)
Experienced with 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

MS degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Experienced with programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms
Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training in our Automation Lab, you will increase your knowledge and skills in Automation/Control Systems Engineering
Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice"
Travel to client offices and project sites, as required