Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

The Role

Overview

Design and lead digital instrumentation & control systems for nuclear power plants.

Key Responsibilities

  • troubleshooting
  • digital design
  • design docs
  • calculations review
  • vendor interface
  • client meetings

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • pe license
  • controls design
  • instrumentation
  • commissioning
  • client liaison

What You Bring

-A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program required -Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design -Experience with controls system design including applications for low and medium voltage distribution systems and controls for equipment including but not limited to turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays. -Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable. -10 or more years of experience in the design of instrumentations and controls engineering systems in a project team environment for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants. -FSA & HSA -Construction and start-up experience a plus -PE license preferred -Broad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects - from design, project planning, providing technical expertise associated with testing and operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects. -Experience with power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for either BWR of PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display. -Commissioning experience a plus -Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

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.