Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Perry, OH

1d•$118,023 - $180,313

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering work as nuclear power clients digitize and modernize existing plants. This role leads and supports small and large controls projects, emphasizing technical execution and effective project management. Projects involve coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines and may include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a range of controls engineering issues. The work includes developing digital systems designs; preparing control-system requirements and procurement specifications; supporting project implementation at client facilities; and coordinating with clients and vendors to ensure project execution, equipment compliance, and client satisfaction. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant to support research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere. Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The compensation range is $118,023–$180,313. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; individuals may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

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 the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in project-team environments for commercial or industrial applications, focused on integrated and detailed system design modifications.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for executing systems design.
Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design documentation.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead and support small and large controls projects, focusing on technical execution and effective project management.
Coordinate project work with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
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 in a clear and concise manner 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 controls 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.