Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

-; Reading; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the nuclear energy sector as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer. You will work on innovative projects related to nuclear power, focusing on enhancing operational excellence and safety. This role involves leading technical decisions, troubleshooting engineering issues, and collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality system designs. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in instrumentation and controls system design, particularly in heavy industrial settings. The company offers a competitive compensation range and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls system design for heavy industrial plants.
• Experience with controls system design for low and medium voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-level programs for nuclear power projects.
• Lead technical decision-making within project teams.
• Investigate and resolve instrumentation & controls engineering issues.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls System Design

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

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

1. Develop and market high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects related to design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management.
2. Lead technical decision-making within a project team environment, collaborating with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of digital upgrades to power plant controls systems.
3. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of instrumentation & controls engineering issues.
4. Coordinate system design activities to ensure installation and operation meet specifications, codes, and client requirements.
5. Perform Digital Systems Design Development for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation & control systems, including quality assessments and critical digital reviews.
6. Engage in consulting work for digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects in the nuclear industry.
7. Prepare and review detailed calculations for analog and digital controls applications, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations.
8. Develop design input documentation for drawings, master diagrams, and schematics.
9. Interface with vendors to prepare and review materials and equipment purchase specifications.
10. Generate reports and studies presenting technical information clearly to meet client needs.
11. Conduct independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
12. Participate in client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure satisfaction.
13. Support station outage activities as needed.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls system design for heavy industrial plants, focusing on detailed system design for new or existing plants.
• Experience with controls system design for low and medium voltage systems, including turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays.
• Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls for BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbines, control, feedwater, and data display.
• Knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for system implementation.
• Experience liaising with clients and supporting engineering roles is desirable.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills include:

• PE license
• Construction and start-up experience
• Commissioning experience
• Broad expertise in supporting nuclear plant projects, including design, testing, operations, licensing strategies, and project oversight.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we prioritize employee health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. Our competitive benefits have earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits include:

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Scholarship and tuition assistance programs
• Employee discounts and charitable giving
• Bonuses for licensure and referrals
• Paid personal, sick, vacation, holidays, parental, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group to shape the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we have been leaders in nuclear engineering, supporting SMRs, advanced reactors, and digital modernization projects. Our work includes plant life extensions, digital upgrades, and international new-build initiatives, committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class under applicable law.