Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center to meet project needs. The position starts remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement involving three days in the office and two days working remotely. Working within a project team of engineers and designers, the engineer will design, modify, and analyze instrumentation and control systems for new and existing power plants. Work includes digital systems development; control-system requirements and procurement specifications; controls for plant equipment; cyber assessments of critical digital assets; calculations and technical documentation; vendor coordination; client meetings and site walkdowns; and independent reviews of engineering work. The engineer will also support project delivery and mentor less experienced engineers. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, licensing, plant life extensions, digital modernization, reactor technologies, and other nuclear power projects. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least five years of I&C design engineering experience. A PE license is preferred. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 and developing control philosophies, design packages, calculations, and specifications.
- Experience designing control systems 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.
Nice To Haves
- PE license.
- 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.
- Develop mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve plant functionality.
- Perform critical digital asset cyber assessments.
- Attend client meetings and conduct 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 detailed scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications.
- Interface with vendors, review documents, and prepare equipment purchase specifications.
- Prepare reports and studies that clearly and concisely present technical information in accordance with client requirements.
- Independently review others' design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings.
- Participate in professional Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Provide onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center as project needs require.
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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
