Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work in a project team with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems at the Fermi 2 power plant. The role includes occasional travel to Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, and representing Sargent & Lundy at the site. Projects involve investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues in a nuclear power plant environment. The position supports digital systems design and project execution, including developing control system requirements and procurement specifications; preparing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, studies, diagrams, and drawings; coordinating with clients and vendors; evaluating vendor bids; and supporting project implementation at client facilities. The engineer also contributes to resource planning, estimates, budgets, and proposals. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced and small modular reactor technology, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear construction. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.

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 a project team environment 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 used to execute systems designs.
Experience serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design documentation.
Work authorization sponsorship in the United States is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

Develop digital systems designs involving PLCs, 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 proper project execution and client satisfaction.
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies that clearly present 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 controls solutions.
Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
Interface with vendors, review documents, ensure equipment complies with specifications and plant needs, and witness factory acceptance testing on behalf of the client.
Support project implementation at client facilities.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve controls engineering issues.
Travel occasionally to the Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, and represent Sargent & Lundy at the site.