Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for its Nuclear Power Group. The role supports the digitization and modernization of existing nuclear power plants and the development of new nuclear plants and small modular reactors. It involves leading and supporting controls projects, with responsibility for technical execution and effective project management. The work requires coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines and includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving instrumentation and controls engineering issues. The engineer will develop digital systems designs using technologies such as PLCs, DCSs, touchscreens, network switches, and control systems. The role also covers preparing functional and implementation requirements, procurement specifications, technical reports, calculations, studies, diagrams, and drawings; supporting proposals; estimating tasks and budgets; and managing resources. The engineer will work with clients and vendors, evaluate vendor bids, review vendor documents, verify equipment compliance, witness factory acceptance testing, and support project implementation at client facilities. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office and two days remote. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not offered.

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 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 supporting or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design documentation.

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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead and support small and large controls projects, emphasizing technical execution and effective project management.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to complete projects.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and controls engineering issues.
Develop digital systems designs involving PLCs, DCSs, 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 project execution and client satisfaction.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies that clearly address 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, review documents, confirm equipment compliance with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing on behalf of the client.
Support project implementation at client facilities.