Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

13d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 works on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants using current control technologies. The role leads and supports controls projects of varying sizes, focusing on technical execution and project management while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. The position investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves controls engineering issues and supports project implementation at client facilities. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. The role develops digital systems designs and nuclear plant control-system requirements and specifications; interfaces with clients and vendors; prepares and reviews engineering reports, calculations, studies, diagrams, and drawings; manages resources and estimates; evaluates vendor bids; and supports proposals, procurement, factory acceptance testing, and project implementation. 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 conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The listed compensation range is $134,546–$205,557. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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, focused 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 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 provided 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 is valued but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

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 proper project execution and client satisfaction.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies that clearly present information and 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 control solutions.
Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
Interface with vendors to review documents, confirm equipment compliance with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing on behalf of the client.
Support project implementation at client facilities.
Lead and support controls projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.