Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

About the role

You will work on major process controls engineering projects developing and marketing high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management. This position offers the opportunity to direct technical decision-making in a project team environment, collaborating with other engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant controls systems, specifically digital upgrades.

You will tackle challenging assignments, including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation and controls engineering issues. The role involves coordinating systems design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Digital Systems Design Development for PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems, including preparing functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviews.
• Perform consulting-level work for digital IoT, innovation, and strategic first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects in the nuclear industry.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications.
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics.
• Interface with vendors and prepare and review 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, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.
• Support station outage activities as required.
• Lead others in using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Direct automation and process-improvement work, including overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks.

Requirements

• A BS degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12 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.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Skills

• Valued but not required:
  • PE license.
  • Broad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects, including design engineering, project planning, testing, operations, contract specifications, project oversight, and execution.
  • Experience with AI and automation tools to improve engineering workflows.
  • Additional learning or experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 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: $134,546 - $205,557. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work 3 days per week.

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.