Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering work as clients digitize existing nuclear power plants and build new plants, including small modular reactors. The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work on major process controls engineering projects involving the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing plant control systems, particularly digital upgrades. The role involves technical decision-making within project teams and may include consulting-level work on digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind nuclear projects. The position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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 team environments for heavy industrial plants, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new nuclear plants or replacements for existing nuclear plants.
Experience providing technical support to nuclear plant projects, including design engineering, project planning, technical expertise related to testing and operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.

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.
Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and market complex programs for nuclear power projects related to design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management.
Direct technical decision-making in project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing power plant control systems, especially digital upgrades.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and controls engineering issues.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Develop digital systems designs for PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems used in nuclear plant systems.
Prepare functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviews.
Perform consulting-level work on digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind projects for the nuclear industry.
Prepare and review scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications.
Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics.
Interface with vendors and prepare and review 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.