Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Energy & Industrial

Description

* This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.

* You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, and plant controls betterment.

* You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.

* As a member of a multi-discipline project team, you will be involved in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design.

* Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.

* There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

* Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."

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.

* Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.

* 12+ years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience.

* Power or industrial controls experience.

* An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.

* Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.

* Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.

* Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.

* Exceptional work habits.

* Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.

* This position is located in Chattanooga, TN and may require occasional travel.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

* PE License, preferred.

* Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming.

* Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up).

* Engineering consulting experience and strong client relationships with Florida clients.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

* 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.

Award-Winning 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

* 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…