Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 for its Nuclear Power Group. This hybrid role focuses on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants using current control technologies. The engineer will lead and support small and large controls projects, with responsibility for technical execution and effective project management. Projects involve coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. The role includes developing digital systems designs such as PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems; preparing control-system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications; and investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues. The engineer will work with clients and vendors, develop estimates and budgets, review technical documentation and vendor bids, and support project implementation at client facilities. The position requires three days per week in the office and allows remote work for two days per week. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
12 or more years of experience in instrumentation and controls systems design engineering for commercial or industrial applications in a project-team environment, with a focus on integrated and detailed system design modifications.
Ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for executing systems design.
Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design documentation.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead and support small and large controls projects, focusing on technical execution and effective project management.
Coordinate project work with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
Develop digital systems designs, including PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems.
Prepare control-system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems.
Interface with clients to support project execution and client satisfaction.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies, presenting information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements.
Manage resources and resource loading, and develop task-completion estimates and project budgets.
Support proposal development.
Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions.
Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
Interface with vendors, review documents, ensure equipment meets specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) on behalf of the client.
Support project implementation at client facilities.