Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cranberry Township, PA

About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 will support nuclear power projects involving the digitization of existing power plants and the design of new nuclear power plants, including small modular reactors. The role contributes to major process-controls engineering projects and complex programs related to design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management. Working in project teams with engineers and designers, the engineer directs technical decisions and contributes to the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant control systems, particularly digital upgrades. The position involves digital systems design and development for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control systems. Work also includes troubleshooting engineering issues, reviewing technical work, preparing calculations and design documentation, coordinating with vendors and clients, and supporting station outage activities as required. The role may include consulting-level work on digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind projects in the nuclear industry. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including SMRs, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, life extensions, digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The role is subject to the stated restriction that the company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 12 years of experience designing instrumentation and controls engineering systems in project teams for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements to existing plants.
Experience with controls system design, including applications for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays.
Experience designing instrumentation and controls systems for BWR or PWR power plants, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems used to execute systems design.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Construction and start-up experience.
Commissioning experience.
Broad technical-support experience on nuclear plant projects, including design, project planning, testing and operations expertise, contract specifications, project oversight, project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects.
Knowledge of licensing strategies associated with digital I&C modernization projects.
Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and market high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects involving design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management.
Direct technical decision-making within project teams working on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant control systems, particularly digital upgrades.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of instrumentation and controls engineering issues.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operation comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Develop digital systems designs, including PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control systems functional requirements for nuclear plant systems.
Collaborate on quality assessments and critical digital reviews.
Perform consulting-level work on digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind nuclear industry projects.
Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications.
Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production, including master diagrams and schematics.
Interface with vendors to prepare and review materials and equipment purchase specifications.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and support client satisfaction.
Support station outage activities as required.