Lead Cyber Security Engineer - Nuclear

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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) due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers.

This position requires an engineer who has expertise in US nuclear cyber security rules and NEI cyber security guidance.

• Reviewing Critical Digital Asset (CDA) determinations and assessments for technical accuracy.
• Addressing related plant corrective actions and notifications.
• Confirming the configuration of devices installed at the site based on network diagrams and system documentation.
• Supporting installation of software and hardware on plant digital systems.
• Performing tasks for changing device settings to implement cyber security controls.
• Performing technical supports requested by the Digital Engineering and Cyber Security supervisors.
• Performing other tasks as related to Cyber Security.

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

• BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems and general understanding of Cyber Security topics and I&C Systems.
• Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in nuclear power cyber security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• PE license preferred, but not required.
• A basic understanding of cyber security, the concept of a cyber security operation center and knowledge of networks are essential.
• Ability to respond and update, in a timely manner, to requests.
• Work experience in designing or implementing networks would be very helpful.

• You are expected to 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.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also 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.

• 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

$118,023 - $180,313

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. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new‑build projects.

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.