Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group as electric power generation clients update and replace power plant control systems with digital control systems. The engineer will work on major process-controls engineering projects involving upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. Work includes digital systems, system specifications, instrumentation evaluations, and nuclear modification packages. The role also involves client meetings and site walkdowns, as well as mentoring less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.

The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and sustainability. Employees may use technology-assisted tools where relevant and remain accountable for applying professional judgment and review.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 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 designing power plant instrumentation and control systems for BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for executing systems design.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on process-controls engineering projects for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Design and 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-up daycare
• FSA and 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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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