Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

4d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. The role involves working on project teams for the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. Responsibilities include supporting the design of process control systems and preparing specifications for I&C equipment and installation services. Involvement in the development of P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans is expected. Participation in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews is also part of the role. There is potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification. The position includes opportunities for career development through mentoring, technical sessions, on-the-job training, and peer-learning via S&L’s systems and "Communities of Practice." This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
Ability to obtain a PE license is required.
7+ years of relevant experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial control systems.
An understanding of instrumentation and control system design practices, standards, and project execution.
Experience supporting the development of I&C design deliverables, including logic diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, network architecture, cable schedules, location plans, and specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Exceptional work habits.
Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis on control systems is preferred.
PE license is preferred.
Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLC programming.
Experience in performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, start-up and commissioning).
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
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

Work on project teams involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
Support the design of process control systems.
Prepare specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services.
Involve in the development of P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans.
Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced I&C 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.
Oversee automation and process-improvement work, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation.
Guide 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.