Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Nuclear Power Is a Carbon‑free Energy Source. Our Nuclear Power Generation Clients Are Digitizing Their Existing Power Plants and Building New Nuclear Power Plants, Small Modular Reactors (SMR). This role expands work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Group and involves major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: Responsibilities Develop and market high‑level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management 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 Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issues Coordinate systems‑design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements Perform Digital Systems Design Development – PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems, including preparing functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviews Provide consulting‑level work for digital IoT, innovation, and strategic first‑of‑a‑kind (FOAK) projects for 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 in a clear and concise manner 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 The position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week. Qualifications A BS or MS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program 10 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 Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre‑engineered systems to execute systems design Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable Experience reviewing design drawings created by others We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. Preferred Skills PE license Broad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects – from design engineering and project planning to testing, operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects AI & Automation 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 Direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation while guiding the use of AI or agentic AI tools and ensuring results are checked Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs (valued but not required) Value 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 Benefits Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Accident Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Back‑Up Daycare

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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 Compensation Range $118,023 - $180,313 Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sargent & Lundy