Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will support projects at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The role starts remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement involving three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The position supports the modernization and upgrading of nuclear power plants using current control technologies. The engineer will lead and support small and large controls projects, focusing on technical execution and project management, while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. Work includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues; developing digital systems designs; preparing requirements and procurement specifications; interfacing with clients and vendors; reviewing technical documentation; managing resources, estimates, and budgets; and supporting project implementation at client facilities. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. The company describes its Nuclear Power Group as working on nuclear engineering, design, licensing, plant life extensions, digital modernization, reactor technologies, and nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 10 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; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license preferred.
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

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 address 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, confirm equipment compliance with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) on behalf of the client.
Support implementation of projects at client facilities.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
Coordinate project work with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
Lead and support controls projects with a focus on technical execution and project management.