Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,620 - 179,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to provide engineering design support for electric power projects in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include technical evaluations and project economic analysis. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation range of $116,620 - $179,890 annually are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in engineering.
• Understanding of instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Experience reading and creating logic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support for electric power projects.
• Perform technical evaluations of generation projects.
• Support project economic and cost analysis.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering

10+ years of relevant experience

DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming

Technical communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

BS in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Overview

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in design of conventional power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within the United States as well as internationally.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
• 10 or more years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience, specifically:
  • Simple cycle gas turbines
  • Combined cycle projects
  • Coal fired generation, or
  • Reciprocating engines (RICE)
• An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
• Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming.
• Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of conventional power projects is a plus.
• General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
• General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
• Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
• Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up) is a plus.
• PE license or ability to earn PE licenses

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

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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.