Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work in a project team environment designing, modifying, and analyzing instrumentation and control systems for the Fermi 2 power plant. The role involves occasional travel to Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, where the engineer will represent Sargent & Lundy and support project implementation. Projects include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a variety of controls engineering issues. The position also involves coordinating with clients and vendors, reviewing technical documentation, and managing project resources and estimates. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including modernization of existing plants, advanced reactor technologies, plant life extensions, and nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The position requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and at least 10 years of relevant design engineering experience. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree 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 in project team environments for commercial or industrial applications, with a focus 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 executing systems design.
- Experience serving as a firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design documentation.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license.
- 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
- 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 the client to support project execution and client satisfaction.
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to meet 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 control solutions.
- Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
- Interface with vendors to review documents, ensure equipment complies with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) on behalf of the client.
- Support project implementation at client facilities.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
- Travel occasionally to Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, and serve as a Sargent & Lundy representative at the site.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
- Employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
