Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 to join their dynamic team focused on enhancing nuclear power plant systems. This mid-senior level role involves applying engineering expertise in a collaborative environment and offers hybrid work flexibility and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

First professional licensure bonus

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in engineering.
• Coursework in analog and digital control systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work on nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects.
• Prepare specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors for design reviews.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

We offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering:

• You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentations and controls betterment projects. These projects are a synergistic integration of both electrical and mechanical engineering along with control theory.
• You will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of nuclear power plants.
• You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment as well as engineering calculations associated with plant upgrades and modifications.
• Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
• You will also have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.
  
  

Qualifications

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

• A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (from an ABET accredited program) with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems is required
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems
• Coursework in mechatronics is desired, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

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.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• 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
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements
  
  

Compensation Range

$71,220.00 - $104,140.00

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Awards & Recognition Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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