Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

An opportunity to join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer and digitize nuclear power plants. The role involves working on multi‑disciplinary teams and leveraging control systems knowledge in a hybrid work environment.

• Work on multi‑disciplinary engineering teams involved in nuclear power plant Instrumentation and Control projects, integrating electrical, computer, mechanical engineering and control theory.
• Use electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors.
• Prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and perform engineering calculations.
• Participate in mentoring, classroom‑style technical sessions and on‑the‑job training to increase knowledge and skills.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.
• Support station outage activities as required.

Position is based on a hybrid work schedule with in‑office work 3 days per week.

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

• BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with strong academic background in analog and digital control systems.
• 3+ years of experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• PE license.

• Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, ensuring strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting or data transformation is valued but not required.
• Additional learning such as a minor, certificate or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering or related fields that helps apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Our commitment to health and well‑being includes comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. We offer competitive, award‑winning benefits and have earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

$74,353 - $113,595

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, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. 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, with expertise spanning SMRs, ART and first‑of‑a‑kind commercial restart projects. Our work supports life extensions, digital modernization of existing plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives and international new‑build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation and sustainability, we provide cutting‑edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

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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.