Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Río Piedras, PR

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering work as clients digitize existing nuclear power plants and build new plants and small modular reactors. The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will work on major process controls engineering projects, including digital control systems, instrumentation specifications, plant modification packages, and design documentation. The position involves collaboration with clients and vendors, technical reporting, site walkdowns, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week and remotely two days per week. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work on digital systems, including PLCs, DCS, touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems.
• Prepare functional requirement and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control components and systems.
• Prepare process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and nuclear modification packages.
• Prepare design-input documentation 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 clearly and concisely to meet client requirements.
• Develop P&IDs and System Design Descriptions.
• Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure client satisfaction with work products.
• Mentor and guide less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.
• Support station outage activities as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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