Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. Responsibilities include supporting the design of process control systems and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services. You will be involved in the development of P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans. You will participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews. There is the potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline. Career development is supported via peer-learning through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design of process control systems and preparation of specifications for procurement of I&C equipment and installation services
• Development of P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans
• Participation in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training to increase engineering knowledge and skills
• Leading automation and process-improvement initiatives, including the use of data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs

Qualifications

• A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited engineering program is required; an emphasis on control systems is preferred
• PE license is preferred; ability to obtain a PE license is required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial control systems
• Understanding of instrumentation and control system design practices, standards, and project execution
• Experience supporting the development of I&C design deliverables, including logic diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause & effect matrices, network architecture, cable schedules, location plans, and specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced I&C engineers in support of their engineering development and project execution
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional work habits and a resourceful and enthusiastic attitude

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLC programming
• Experience performing field work (i.e., control system upgrades, start-up and commissioning)
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 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
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

$84,762–$129,498

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. EIG has designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Expertise includes recent and ongoing combined cycle projects leveraging advanced machinery such as combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. The group excels in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration and leads the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies and pilot demonstrations through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.