Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This onsite position supports the Crane Clean Energy Center/Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group, supporting nuclear power projects involving the design, modification, analysis, and digital modernization of new and existing power plant control systems. The engineer provides technical direction and decision-making within project teams, develops and supports complex nuclear programs, and performs digital systems design for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control systems. Work includes engineering calculations, design documentation, equipment specifications, technical reports, independent reviews, and coordination with clients and vendors. The role may also involve site walkdowns and support for station outage activities. The position supports nuclear projects across design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management, including digital innovation and first-of-a-kind initiatives. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and a potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 10 years of experience designing instrumentation and controls engineering systems in project teams for non-commercial heavy industrial plants, focused 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 power plant instrumentation and controls systems for BWR or PWR reactors, 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.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Commissioning experience.
- Broad experience providing technical support to nuclear plant projects, including design, project planning, testing and operations expertise, contract specifications, project oversight, project execution, and direction of complex nuclear projects.
- Experience with licensing strategies for Digital I&C Modernization projects.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
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 designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing power plant control systems, particularly digital upgrades.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve 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 involving PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control system functional requirements for nuclear plant systems.
- Collaborate on quality assessments and critical digital reviews.
- Perform consulting-level work for digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind nuclear 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 material and equipment purchase specifications.
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports and studies to meet client requirements.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
- Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and support client satisfaction.
- Support station outage activities as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- 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
- Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
