Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Surry, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site field support position at Surry Nuclear Power Plant. The engineer will work on major process controls engineering projects involving upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The work includes digital systems, instrumentation and control system specifications, process instrumentation evaluations, nuclear modification packages, and control systems for plant equipment. The role also involves meeting with clients, conducting site walkdowns, and mentoring less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with coursework in instrumentation, mechatronics, and process controls design engineering.
At least 5 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 with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, and feedwater control, and data display.
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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

Provide on-site field support at Surry Nuclear Power Plant.
Work on major process controls engineering projects for nuclear power plant upgrades and modifications.
Design or support digital systems, including PLCs, DCS, touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems.
Develop 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 client satisfaction with work products.
Mentor less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.
Review design drawings created by others.