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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Engineering$63k–$91k/yrFull-time

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills And Experience

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in engineering with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems, systems engineering, mechatronics, or robotics
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications

Valued But Not Required

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
  • Prior, related internship or co-op experience
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training

Skills

  • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required
  • Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness
    • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life & Accident Insurance
    • Disability Coverage
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Financial Benefits
    • Back-Up Daycare
    • FSA & HSA
    • 401(k)
    • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Work-Life Balance
    • 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
    • $62,998 - $90,586

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.

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