Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

6d•$118,023 - $180,313•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work full-time, five days per week, on-site at the TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The role supports nuclear power projects involving the design, modification, analysis, and digital modernization of new and existing plant control systems. The engineer will contribute technical direction and decision-making within project teams and perform complex instrumentation and controls engineering work for nuclear facilities. Work includes digital systems design and development for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control system functional requirements. The role also involves consulting on digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind nuclear projects; preparing calculations and design documentation; coordinating with vendors and clients; reviewing engineering work; and supporting station outage activities as required. Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition assistance, and other programs. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
At least 10 years of experience designing instrumentation and controls engineering systems in a project-team environment for non-commercial heavy industrial plants, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications or replacements for 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.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not available 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 technical support background on nuclear plant projects, spanning 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 where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.

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 on project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing power plant control systems, particularly digital upgrades.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve instrumentation and controls engineering issues.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Perform digital systems design and development for 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 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 ensure client satisfaction.
Support station outage activities as required.