Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Newport, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work in a project team with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems at the Fermi 2 power plant. The role represents Sargent & Lundy at the Fermi 2 site in Newport, Michigan, and requires occasional travel there. Projects involve investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving electrical controls engineering issues, as well as delivering technical work that meets client requirements. The engineer will also assist project leadership with project execution, review others’ work, and mentor less experienced engineers.

The role is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, which works in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, 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.
• Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.
• Experience selecting equipment, developing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling design packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience with control system design applications 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital systems designs, including PLCs, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and control systems.
• Prepare functional requirements and procurement specifications for control systems.
• Work on mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve nuclear power plant functionality.
• Conduct critical digital asset cyber 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 equipment purchase specifications.
• Prepare reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and concisely to 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

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior