Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear
About the Role
You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant Instrumentation and Control projects. These projects integrate electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering with control theory. Responsibilities include working with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment, perform engineering calculations, and support station outage activities as required. The role offers opportunities to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.
Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will expand your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
Responsibilities
- Work on nuclear power plant Instrumentation and Control projects integrating electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering with control theory.
- Prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment.
- Perform engineering calculations.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for project coordination and field verification of designs.
- Support station outage activities as required.
- Utilize modern tools such as automation and AI to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Build or use automation for calculations, summarizing technical documents, or drafting design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools with strong engineering judgment.
Requirements
- A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering for power plant control systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI.
- Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation are valued but not required.
Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is beneficial for applying automation or agentic AI to engineering problems.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Financial Benefits:
- 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
- Work-Life Balance:
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Pay
Compensation Range: $74,353 - $113,595. The total compensation package includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
About the Company
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, 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.