Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer works on multidisciplinary teams designing new power plants, modifying existing power generation facilities, and improving plant controls. The role includes power distribution design, preparing procurement specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and installation services, coordinating power plant design, preparing engineering calculations, and designing electrical control circuits. The position offers mentoring, technical learning sessions, on-the-job training, and peer learning through Sargent & Lundy’s processes and Communities of Practice. Occasional travel may be required for client and vendor design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week. The role requires at least 12 years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience, a qualifying engineering degree, and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam with Engineer in Training designation. A PE license and experience with DCS, TCS, PLC programming, field work, engineering consulting, and Florida client relationships are valued but not required. Sargent & Lundy describes its employee benefits as including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The compensation range is $118,023–$180,313.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
At least 12 years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience.
Power or industrial controls experience.
Understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to project design.
Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.
Exceptional work habits.
Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

PE license.
Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLC programming.
Experience performing field work, such as control system upgrades, commissioning, or start-up.
Engineering consulting experience and strong client relationships with Florida clients.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Work on project teams designing new power plants, modifying existing power generation facilities, and improving plant controls.
Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
Coordinate power plant design with a multidisciplinary project team.
Prepare engineering calculations and design electrical control circuits.
Develop engineering knowledge and skills through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and design verification.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s processes and Communities of Practice.