Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our electric power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR). This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for I&C Engineers. As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: Digital Systems -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems. Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems. Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages. Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams and schematics. Interface with vendors and prepare equipment purchase specifications. Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements. Development of P&ID’s and System Design Descriptions. Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure the client is satisfied with our work product. Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers. Support station outage activities as required.

Requirements

A BS or MS degree in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
7 or more years of experience in design engineering for process control systems
Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

PE license
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to 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. Leaders in these roles often 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. 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. We also value 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

Work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: Digital Systems -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems.
Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages.
Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams and schematics.
Interface with vendors and prepare equipment purchase specifications.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
Development of P&ID’s and System Design Descriptions.
Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure the client is satisfied with our work product.
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.
Support station outage activities as required.