Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for its Nuclear Power Group. The role supports the digitization and modernization of existing nuclear plants and development of new nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors. The engineer will lead and support controls projects, focusing on technical execution and project management while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines. Work includes investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving controls engineering issues; developing digital systems designs; preparing requirements and specifications; and supporting project implementation at client facilities. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in an eligible engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program and at least 10 years of I&C design engineering experience. A Professional Engineering license is preferred. 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.
- 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 executing systems design.
- Experience serving as the firm's client liaison in a support 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 is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop digital systems designs, including 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 in a clear and concise manner to 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, confirm equipment compliance 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.
- Coordinate project work with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
