Senior I&C Engineer, Nuclear Power & Digital Upgrades

Sargent & Lundy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Instrumentation and Controls engineer for hybrid work in Washington, DC. The role focuses on major process controls projects for nuclear power plants, including digital upgrades and I&C system design.

The candidate will lead technical decisions within project teams, handle design analyses, and coordinate with vendors for equipment specs, all while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with codes and specifications.

Qualifications

• A BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 20 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls engineering systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or replacements for existing plants
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others

Responsibilities

• Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management
• Direct technical decision making, in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant controls systems, specifically digital upgrades
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure that the design complies with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams and schematics
• Interface with vendors and prepare and review equipment purchase specifications
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
• Support station outage activities as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

A BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior Instrumentation and Controls engineer for hybrid work in Washington, DC. The role focuses on major process controls projects for nuclear power plants, including digital upgrades and I&C system design.

The candidate will lead technical decisions within project teams, handle design analyses, and coordinate with vendors for equipment specs, all while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with codes and specifications.