Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This role works in a project-team environment with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems at the Fermi 2 power plant. The engineer represents Sargent & Lundy at the Fermi 2 site in Newport, Michigan, with occasional travel to the site. Projects involve investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a range of electrical controls engineering issues. The position also includes coordination with clients and vendors, technical reviews, and support for project delivery. The engineer is expected to mentor less-experienced engineers and participate in professional Communities of Practice. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group supports existing nuclear plants, reactor modernization and development, and nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as contributing to clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least five years of experience in instrumentation and controls design engineering.
- Experience selecting equipment, establishing control philosophies, and preparing and assembling design packages, calculations, and specifications.
- Experience with control-system design for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays.
- Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design documentation.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Develop digital systems designs involving PLCs, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and control systems.
- Prepare functional requirements and procurement specifications for control systems.
- Design and assess mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
- Perform critical digital asset cyber assessments and assessment reviews.
- Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate project scope and support client satisfaction.
- Assist the project manager or director in completing projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications.
- Interface with vendors to review documents and prepare equipment purchase specifications.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements.
- Independently review others’ work, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings.
- Participate in professional Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- 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 for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
