Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, where you'll tackle exciting challenges in the nuclear power sector. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, from digital systems design to enhancing control systems for vital plant operations. Collaborate with a dedicated team, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to meaningful advancements in clean energy. Enjoy a supportive work environment with award-winning benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. Shape the future of energy with us!

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls systems design.
• Expertise in digital and analog controls applications.
• PE license preferred for this engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze power plant control systems.
• Troubleshoot and solve electrical controls engineering issues.
• Prepare detailed calculations and technical reports.

Skills

Digital Systems Design

Controls System Design

Mechatronics

Project Management

Client Liaison

Design Documentation Review

Education

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

HSI

Job description

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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 New And Existing Power Plant Controls Systems. 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, HSI, networked computer systems, 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 and assessment review
• 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 and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calcuations for digital and analog controls applications
• Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and prepare materials and 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 the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment for commercial, industrial applications, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for modifications to existing nuclear power plants
• Selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation assemby of design packages, calculations, and specifications
• Experience with controls system design including applications for low and medium voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
• 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
  
  

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

$78,400.00 - $119,850.00

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!

Awards & Recognition 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.

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