Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group seeks an experienced I&C Engineer to design, modify, and analyze instrumentation and control systems for new and existing nuclear plants. You will work on digital/analog control applications, interface with vendors, and mentor junior engineers in a project team setting.

You will lead design reviews, calculations, and setpoint development, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with clients to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• We need BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.
• Experience with equipment selection, control philosophy, and design package preparation.
• Experience with controls system design for turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays.
• Experience as a client liaison in a lead or supporting engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design documentation.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, modify, and analyze instrumentation and control designs for nuclear plants.
• Prepare detailed calculations and setpoints for digital and analog controls.
• Interface with vendors for document reviews and equipment specs.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist project managers to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

I&C Design

Equipment selection

Control philosophy

Design packages

Turbines

Pumps

Data displays

Client liaison

Design documentation review

Education

ABET BS EE/ME

ABET MS EE/ME

Tools

PLC

DCS

Touchscreens

Job description

• Experience in reviewing design documentation

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers.

This Position Will Offer You The Opportunity To Work In a Project Team Environment With Other Engineers And Designers Involved In The Design, Modification, And Analysis Of Instrumentation And Control Systems In New And Existing Power Plants. You Will Work On Interesting And Challenging Projects That Include Investigating, Trouble-shooting, And Solving a Wide Variety Of Electrical Controls Engineering Issues, Including The Following

• Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches , and control systems
• Functional requirement and procurement specifications for control systems
• Mechatronics, control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the nuclear power plant
• Critical digital asset cyber assessment
• Client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
• Assist the project manager/director to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Prepare detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications
• Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and prepare equipment purchase specifications
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings
• Enhance your career via participation in professional Communities of Practice
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualifications

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

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.
• Experience with the selection of equipment, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembly of design packages, calculations, and specifications
• Experience with controls system design including applications for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays
• Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience in reviewing design documentation
• PE license is preferred

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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

$84,762 - $129,498

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.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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.