Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior-level design engineer to join their Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. This role offers exciting challenges in nuclear engineering, focusing on upgrading power plant control systems with cutting-edge digital technologies. You will lead a talented team, ensuring the successful design and implementation of complex control systems while collaborating closely with various stakeholders. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, this company provides competitive benefits and a supportive work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for career advancement in the energy sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design engineering experience for process control systems.
• Experience with nuclear power plant control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nuclear I&C Engineers on major process controls engineering projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

Design Engineering

Process Control Systems

Nuclear Power Plant Control Systems

Instrumentation and Controls

Project Management

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

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.

Description

Our electric power generation clients in Canada and the US are updating and replacing power plant control systems with new digital control systems. This expansion creates opportunities within our Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group.

This senior-level design engineering position offers challenging opportunities in nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, providing an excellent career advancement pathway. You will lead a team of nuclear I&C Engineers, collaborate with discipline engineers, designers, and clients to ensure all requirements are met.

You will work on major process controls engineering projects related to upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants, focusing on:

• Digital Systems such as PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems
• Development of Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications, including software categorization reports for nuclear instrumentation and control systems
• Evaluation reports for process instrumentation replacement and nuclear modification packages
• Preparation of instrument data sheets (IDS) and calibration sheets
• Design input documentation, including cable block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Vendor interface and equipment purchase specifications
• Technical reports and studies to meet client needs
• Participation in client meetings and site walkdowns to ensure client satisfaction
• Mentorship of less experienced nuclear I&C engineers

Qualifications

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

Applicants must be citizens of countries listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the CFR, as this role may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information. Please verify your eligibility.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET- or Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited program
• At least 5 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems; nuclear power plant control system experience is preferred
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls, especially for Candu reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater, and data display systems
• Knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for system design
• Experience reviewing design drawings

Valued but not required:

• P.Eng license

Sargent & Lundy is committed to equal opportunity employment. We prohibit discrimination based on any protected grounds, and all employment decisions are based on merit and organizational needs.