Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in nuclear power is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to work on innovative projects involving process controls and instrumentation. The role includes mentoring, client interactions, and hands-on engineering tasks in a hybrid work environment, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process control system design engineering, nuclear experience preferred.
• Experience with low/medium voltage systems and equipment like turbines and pumps.
• Coursework in instrumentation, mechatronics, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Work on major process controls engineering projects involving digital systems.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in nuclear instrumentation and controls.
• Support station outage activities as needed.

Skills

Process control system design engineering

Instrumentation

Mechatronics

Controls system design

Knowledge of design review processes

Education

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear role at Sargent & Lundy.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work 3 days per week.

Job Overview

Our Nuclear Power division is expanding as we digitize existing power plants and develop new nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). You will work on major process controls engineering projects involving:

• Digital Systems — PLC, DCS, touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems
• Functional requirement and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control components
• Process instrumentation replacement reports and nuclear modification packages
• Mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, turbines, and reactors
• Development of P&ID’s and system design descriptions
• Client meetings and site walkdowns to ensure project satisfaction
• Mentoring less experienced engineers in nuclear instrumentation and controls
• Supporting station outage activities as needed

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with coursework in instrumentation, mechatronics, and process controls
• At least 5 years of experience in process control system design engineering; nuclear-specific experience is preferred
• Experience with controls system design, including low/medium voltage systems and equipment like turbines, pumps, and data displays
• Knowledge of design review processes and available equipment for nuclear plant controls

Additional Information

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

Benefits

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, work-life balance initiatives, and award-winning benefits, including health plans, insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, bonuses, paid leave, and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

$78,400.00 - $119,850.00 annually.

About Us

Sargent & Lundy has been a leader in nuclear engineering since 1954, supporting innovative projects worldwide with a focus on safety, sustainability, and technological advancement. Join our team and shape the future of clean energy.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.