Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

5d•$100,019 - $152,807

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 for its Nuclear Power Group. The role supports major process-controls engineering projects involving upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants, particularly the replacement of existing plant control systems with digital systems. The work spans digital control systems, instrumentation and control specifications, instrumentation replacement evaluations, and control-system improvements for plant equipment. The engineer also works with clients through meetings and site walkdowns and mentors less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers. The Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. This position does not include U.S. work-authorization sponsorship. The stated compensation range is $100,019–$152,807; eligible positions may also include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 7 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
Experience with control-system design, including applications for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays.
Experience designing power plant instrumentation and control systems for either BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems used to execute systems design.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems is preferred.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Work on major process-controls engineering projects for nuclear power plant upgrades and modifications.
Support digital systems work involving PLCs, DCS, touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems.
Prepare functional requirement and procurement specifications for nuclear power plant instrumentation and control systems.
Prepare process-instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages.
Work on mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve plant functionality.
Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure clients are satisfied with work products.
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.
Review design drawings created by others.