Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Lead nuclear instrumentation and controls engineering for Sargent & Lundy, advancing digital upgrades and new reactor projects. Direct technical decisions, system design, reviews, and client-facing delivery.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing instrumentation and controls engineering systems for nuclear power projects, with a strong focus on digital systems design and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead project teams, troubleshoot complex engineering issues, and ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and technical documentation.

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Instrumentation And Controls EngineeringDigital Systems DesignProject ManagementNuclear Power Plant DesignPE License

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation And Controls DesignDigital Control SystemsPLC DesignDCS DesignAnalog And Digital Controls ApplicationsScaling And Setpoint CalculationsTechnical Report PreparationDesign Drawing ReviewTroubleshooting Engineering IssuesQuality Assessment

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

PythonMATLABAdvanced ExcelDigital IoT

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Power ProjectsHeavy Industrial PlantsBWR ReactorsPWR ReactorsConstruction And Start-UpCommissioning ExperienceLicensing StrategiesAutomation And AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoTPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and market high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects involving design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management
Direct technical decision-making in project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing power plant control systems, especially digital upgrades
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve instrumentation and controls engineering issues
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Perform digital systems design development for PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control systems
Collaborate on quality assessments and critical digital reviews
Perform consulting-level work for digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind nuclear projects
Prepare and review scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications
Prepare design-input documentation for drawings, master diagrams, and schematics
Interface with vendors on materials and equipment purchase specifications
Prepare clear technical reports and studies meeting client requirements
Independently review others' calculations and drawings
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Support station outage activities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program required
12 or more years of experience designing instrumentation and controls engineering systems in project-team environments for non-commercial heavy industrial plants
Focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or modifications/replacements of existing plants
Experience with controls system design for low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and equipment including turbines, pumps, feedwater control, and data displays
Experience designing power plant instrumentation and controls systems for BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine, control, feedwater control, and data display
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.
PE license preferred
Construction and start-up experience a plus
Commissioning experience a plus
Broad technical-support background across nuclear plant design, planning, testing, operations, specifications, oversight, and execution
Knowledge of licensing strategies for Digital I&C Modernization projects
Willingness or ability to lead others using automation and AI to improve engineering workflows
Experience overseeing Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel automation is valued but not required
Additional Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related learning is valued but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility