Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This role works in a project team with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant control systems, with a focus on commercial nuclear power plants. The engineer investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves electrical controls engineering issues, including digital systems design and development for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and control systems. The position also involves developing functional requirements and procurement specifications; designing control systems for plant equipment and processes; and assessing critical digital asset cybersecurity. The engineer participates in client meetings and site walkdowns, supports project managers and directors in delivering work on time and within budget, prepares and reviews engineering calculations, and coordinates with vendors on document reviews and purchase specifications. The role prepares technical reports and studies, independently reviews engineering work, participates in professional Communities of Practice, and mentors less experienced engineers. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, small modular reactors, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Seven or more years of experience designing instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment for commercial or industrial applications, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for modifications to existing nuclear power plants.
- Experience selecting equipment, materials, and control philosophies, and preparing and assembling design packages, calculations, and specifications.
- Experience designing control systems, including applications for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays.
- Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems used to execute systems design.
- Experience serving as a firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design documentation.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Design, modify, and analyze new and existing power plant control systems as part of a project team.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical controls engineering issues.
- Develop digital systems designs involving PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and control systems.
- Prepare functional requirements and procurement specifications for control systems.
- Design mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve nuclear power plant functionality.
- Perform critical digital asset cybersecurity assessments and assessment reviews.
- Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure 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 materials and equipment purchase specifications.
- Prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements.
- Independently review work performed by others, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings.
- Participate in professional Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
