Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,310 - 222,001; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back‑Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group in Chicago. You will lead and support control system projects, integrating PLC/DCS/HSI technologies and coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams.

Qualifications include a BS or MS in engineering from ABET program and 10+ years in I&C design, with at least 5 years at a nuclear facility. PE license is preferred, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10+ years in I&C design engineering, 5+ at a nuclear facility.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience as client liaison and reviewing design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Digital Systems Design – PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems.
• Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems.
• Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to present information clearly to meet client requirements.
• Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions.
• Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective.
• Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client.
• Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.

Skills

Clear communication

Nuclear I&C experience

Client liaison

Design documentation review

Education

BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group in Chicago. You will lead and support control system projects, integrating PLC/DCS/HSI technologies and coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams.

Qualifications include a BS or MS in engineering from ABET program and 10+ years in I&C design, with at least 5 years at a nuclear facility. PE license is preferred, and strong communication is essential.