Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is expanding its Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group in the Nuclear Power sector. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in I&C design, with strong experience in PLC/DCS systems, equipment selection, and design documentation.

You will liaise with clients, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to on‑time, budget‑conscious project delivery. Join a team delivering digital modernization across nuclear plants and SMR projects, with a comprehensive benefits package and a

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum five years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.
• Experience with equipment selection, control philosophy, and design packages.
• Experience with controls system design for turbines, pumps, and related devices.
• Experience serving as client liaison or lead engineer on projects.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Digital Systems Design Development – PLC, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and control systems.
• Prepare and review calculations for digital and analog controls applications.
• Interface with vendors for document reviews and equipment specifications.
• Lead project reviews to ensure scope, quality, and budget adherence.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and participate in Communities of Practice.
• Support project management to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills

I&C Design Engineering experience

Client liaison experience

Design documentation review

Leadership / mentoring

Controls system design

Education

ABET-accredited BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering design packages

Job description

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

Nuclear Power is a carbon‑free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing plants and building new nuclear power plants and small modular reactors (SMR) due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. As a result, Sargent & Lundy needs additional I&C Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Digital Systems Design Development – PLC, DCS, touchscreens, network switches, and control systems
• Functional requirement and procurement specifications for control systems
• Mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve plant functionality
• Critical digital asset cyber assessment and review
• Client meetings and site walk‑downs 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 set‑point 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 clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others – 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

• 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 serving as the firm’s client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience reviewing design documentation
• PE license is preferred

AI & Automation Leadership

• Lead teams in taking engineering problems from issue to solution, setting expectations for data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, e.g., automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation, and guide the use of AI or agentic AI tools while ensuring outputs are checked
• Oversee engineers who program or script (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs (valued but not required)
• 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

• 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.