Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer responsible for upgrading nuclear power plants with modern control technologies. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project execution and client satisfaction.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants with the latest control technologies
Lead and support small and large controls projects with a focus on technical execution and Project Management
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to bring the project to completion
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of controls engineering issues
Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems
Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction
Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies
Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development
Support the development of proposals
Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions
Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective
Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and ensure equipment compliance with specifications
Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
10+ years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment for commercial, industrial applications
PE license is preferred
Ability to clearly communicate both in speech and written formats
Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience in reviewing design documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringproject managementdesign engineeringinstrumentation systemscontrols systemstechnical report preparationtroubleshootingprocurement specificationsdiagrams and drawings preparationvendor bid evaluation

Soft Skills

communicationclient liaisonteam collaborationproblem-solvingresource management

Certifications

PE licenseBS degree in engineering