Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
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. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
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
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write)
Nice To Haves
- PE license
- Willing or able to lead others who use modern tools
- 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
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
- 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 areas such as Digital Systems (PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches and control systems)
- Develop Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems
- Prepare 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
- Develop 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
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & 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
- Generous relocation package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
