Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer — Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy

South Carolina

Hybrid

USD 118,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls professional for a hybrid role supporting DOE and government projects. You will contribute to PLC-based control systems, SIS, and related platforms while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering (ABET-accredited) with 10 years in instrumentation/controls, and are eligible for a US security clearance. The role includes design documentation, mentoring, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program; MS degree preferred.
10 years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering.
Proven ability to interface with craft for troubleshooting and problem solving.
Experienced with designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities.
Experienced with industrial communication design (Ethernet IP is preferred and a familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus).
Experienced with producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and Software documentation including O&M manuals.

Responsibilities

Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of new PLC-based control systems, SIS, and other industrial control system platforms.
Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms.
Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training in our Automation Lab, you will increase your knowledge and skills in Automation/Control Systems Engineering.
Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated Communities of Practice.
Travel to client offices and project sites, as required.