Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$82,380 - $125,860•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer supporting project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The role will initially be remote but may transition to a hybrid work arrangement, requiring three days in the office and two days remote. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering team due to increasing demand for electric power and the digitization of existing nuclear power plants, which are a carbon-free energy source. The successful candidate will work in a project team environment, collaborating with other engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems in new and existing power plants. This involves investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a variety of electrical controls engineering issues. Sargent & Lundy has been a leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing since 1954, with expertise in small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and commercial reactor restart projects. The company's work includes life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects, all with a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to power communities worldwide and reduce emissions.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering
Experience with the selection of equipment, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembly of design packages, calculations, and specifications
Experience with controls system design including applications for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays
Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience in reviewing design documentation

Nice To Haves

PE license is preferred
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows

Responsibilities

Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches, and control systems
Functional requirement and procurement specifications for control systems
Mechatronics, control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the nuclear power plant
Critical digital asset cyber assessment
Client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Assist the project manager/director to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Prepare detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications
Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and prepare equipment purchase specifications
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings
Enhance your career via participation in professional Communities of Practice
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked