Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to lead and support small and large nuclear controls projects, with a focus on technical execution and effective project management. The role supports upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants with current control technologies, as well as work connected to new nuclear power plants and small modular reactors. The engineer will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide variety of controls engineering issues. The position includes developing digital systems designs and requirements; preparing procurement specifications; communicating with clients and vendors; preparing and reviewing technical documentation, diagrams, and drawings; evaluating vendor bids; supporting proposals and project implementation; and managing resources, estimates, and budgets. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the United States for this position. The company describes its benefits as including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. The listed compensation range is $118,023–$180,313, with eligible individuals potentially able to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10 or more years of experience in I&C design engineering.
- Ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing.
- Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
- Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design documentation.
- Professional Engineering license is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineering license.
Responsibilities
- Develop digital systems designs involving PLCs, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and control 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 that clearly communicate information and meet client requirements.
- Manage resources and resource loading, and develop task-completion estimates and 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, verify equipment compliance with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing (FAT) on behalf of the client.
- Support project implementation at client facilities.
- Coordinate project work with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
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 (PST)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
