Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
About The Position
The Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer works as part of a multi-discipline project team designing new PLC-based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other industrial control system platforms. The role prepares specifications and design materials for procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control systems. It also offers opportunities to build Automation and Control Systems Engineering skills through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, on-the-job training in an Automation Lab, and peer learning through Sargent & Lundy's processes and Communities of Practice. The position has a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and office work, and may require travel to client offices and project sites. The position supports Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting services to contractors operating U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Work may involve projects related to environmental cleanup of the legacy nuclear weapons production complex, preservation of the nuclear deterrent, and facilities and systems for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste or safely handling and processing nuclear material.
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 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 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 through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training in the Automation Lab.
- Build professional knowledge 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.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
