Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will require onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center supporting project needs. This will start out as a remote position but could change to a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers. This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems in new and existing power plants. You will work on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical controls engineering issues. Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering
Experience with the selection of equipment, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembly of design packages, calculations, and specifications
Experience with controls system design including applications for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays
Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience in reviewing design documentation
Willing or able to lead others who use modern tools

Nice To Haves

PE license is preferred
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required
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

Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches, and control systems
Functional requirement and procurement specifications for control systems
Mechatronics, control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the nuclear power plant
Critical digital asset cyber assessment
Client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Assist the project manager/director to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Prepare detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications
Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and prepare equipment purchase specifications
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings
Enhance your career via participation in professional Communities of Practice
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers
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
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs