Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to advance digital upgrades for nuclear power projects in Canada and the US. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure conformance to client specifications and industry codes.

The role emphasizes high-level I&C system development, documentation, and engagement with vendors and clients alike, with a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence three days weekly.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET- or CEAB-accredited program.
• 10+ years in design engineering of instrumentation and controls for heavy industrial plants.
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls design for Candu reactors, including DCS.
• Knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for system design.
• Experience as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role is desirable.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design instrumentation and controls for nuclear plant projects.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specifications, codes and client requirements.
• Prepare instrument data sheets and calibration sheets.
• Interface with vendors to review equipment purchase specifications.
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

DCS Design

Project Leadership

Client Liaison

Drawing Review

Education

BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

Description

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our electric power generation clients in both Canada and US, are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR). This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas:

• Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management.
• This position will offer you the opportunity to direct technical decision making, in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant controls systems, specifically digital upgrades
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues,
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure that the design complies with specifications, codes, and client requirements,
• Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems. This includes preparing functional system requirement specifications, quality reports and software categorization reports.
• Perform consulting level work for digital IOT, innovation, and strategic first of a kind (FOAK) projects for the nuclear industry,
• Prepare and review instrument data sheets (IDS) and instrument calibration sheets (IDS).
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams, connection wiring diagrams and schematics,
• Interface with vendors and prepare and review 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 calculations and drawing preparation,
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
• Support station outage activities as required

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential Skills and Experience:

• A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program
• 10 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentations and controls systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or replacements for existing plants.
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for Candu reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• P.Eng. license preferred
• Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance a plus
• Construction and start-up experience a plus
• Commissioning experience a plus
• Broad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects - from design, project planning, providing technical expertise associated with testing and operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects for Candu, BWR or PWR reactor plants.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$130,193 - $179,016

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.