Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

The Role

Overview

Lead instrumentation and controls engineer for nuclear plant digital systems design and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • troubleshooting
  • client meetings
  • digital design
  • system coordination
  • vendor interface
  • calculations

Tasks

-You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues -Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction -Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation -Support station outage activities as required -Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements -Perform consulting level work for digital IOT, innovation, and strategic first of a kind (FOAK) projects for the nuclear industry -Perform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems. This includes preparing functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviews -Coordinate systems design activities to ensure that the design complies with specifications, codes, and client requirements -Interface with vendors and prepare and review equipment purchase specifications -Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams and schematics -This position will offer you the opportunity to direct technical decision making, 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, specifically digital upgrades -Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management -Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications

Requirements

  • nuclear
  • 10+ years
  • instrumentation
  • controls
  • pe
  • fsa/hsa

What You Bring

-Broad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects - from design engineering, project planning, providing technical expertise associated with testing and operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects. -10 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls engineering systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or replacements for existing plants -Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design -FSA & HSA -A BS or MS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program -PE license -Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others -Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Paid Bereavement Leave -Employee Discount Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Employee Referral Bonus -Disability Coverage

The Company

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Nuclear Power

Grid

Decarbonization

Renewable Energy

Conventional Power

Environmental

Oil & Gas

Consulting & Planning

Government Services

Power Industry

Energy

Industrial

Hazardous Waste

National Security

Visa Sponsorship

-we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the u.s. for this position.