Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced design engineer specializing in nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. The role involves leading a team to manage process control systems for nuclear power plants and requires a strong background in engineering and project management.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Satisfaction Focus

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems.
• Experience with DCS for turbine, control, feedwater, and data display.
• Knowledge of equipment and pre-engineered systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nuclear I&C Engineers for process controls engineering projects.
• Participate in client meetings and ensure project specifications are met.
• Mentor less experienced design engineers.

Skills

Design Engineering

Process Control Systems

Nuclear Power Plant Experience

Power Plant Instrumentation

Reviewing Design Drawings

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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, both in Canada and the US, are updating and replacing power plant control systems with new digital control systems. This expands work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group.

This senior-level design engineering position offers interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear Instrument and Controls Engineering, providing an excellent career advancement opportunity. You will lead a team of nuclear I&C Engineers, interfacing 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 — PLC, DCS, Touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems
• Functional Requirement and Procurement Specifications, software categorization reports for instrumentation and control systems in nuclear power plants
• Process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports 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
• Client meetings and site walkdowns to ensure satisfaction
• Mentoring less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers

Qualifications

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

This role may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. Candidates must be citizens of countries listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the CFR. Please check your eligibility here.

Essential skills and experience include:

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

Valued but not required:

• P.Eng license
• Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance

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