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Sargent & Lundy

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 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills
controls engineeringproject managementdesign engineeringinstrumentation systemscontrols systemstechnical report preparationtroubleshootingprocurement specificationsdiagrams and drawings preparationvendor bid evaluation
Soft Skills
communicationclient liaisonteam collaborationproblem-solvingresource management
Certifications & Qualifications
PE licenseBS degree in engineering
Industry Keywords
nuclear power plantscommercial applicationsindustrial applicationsABET accredited programequipment compliance

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