Senior I&C Engineer, Nuclear Controls & Automation

Sargent & Lundy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; 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)

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

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to lead and support control system projects for nuclear power plants. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to deliver modernized control solutions and robust project execution.

You will investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of controls issues, develop design documentation, and interface with clients to ensure satisfaction. This role emphasizes technical excellence and effective management.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10 or more years of experience in instrumentation and controls systems design in a project team environment for commercial/industrial applications.
• Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate both in speech and written formats.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Experience serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Digital Systems Design—PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems.
• Prepare control system functional 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 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 review documents, ensure equipment compliance, and witness FAT.
• Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.

Skills

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

10+ years of experience

PE license preferred

clear communication

equipment knowledge

client liaison experience

design documentation review

Education

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

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced I&C Engineer to lead and support control system projects for nuclear power plants. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams to deliver modernized control solutions and robust project execution.

You will investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of controls issues, develop design documentation, and interface with clients to ensure satisfaction. This role emphasizes technical excellence and effective management.