Entry-Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Description

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 is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for several I&C Engineers.

This is an entry-level design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in Nuclear Instrument and Controls Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will have the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering:

• You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls betterment projects. These projects are a synergistic integration of both electrical and mechanical engineering along with control theory.
• You will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors to improve the functionality of nuclear power plants.
• You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment as well as engineering calculations associated with plant upgrades and modifications.
• Prepare documentation for design input for drawing production including cable block diagrams and schematics.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
• Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
• You will also have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices.

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

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• 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 is required.
  • Coursework in mechatronics is desired, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Valued, but not required skills and experience:

• An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and control system engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

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