Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Nuclear at Sargent & Lundy, based in Chicago, IL (hybrid), with a salary range of USD 134,546 - 205,557 per year.

Responsibilities

• PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems.
• 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 to present information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
• 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, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client.
• Support implementation of the project at the client’s facilities.

Requirements

• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls systems in a project team environment for commercial, industrial applications, with a focus on integrated and detailed system design modifications.
• Professional Engineering 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.

Technologies

• PLC
• DCS
• HSI
• Python
• MATLAB
• Advanced Excel

Benefits

• 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

AI and Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• 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.
• Direct automation and process-improvement efforts, including how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation, while guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used with results checked.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (for example, Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of outputs.
• Encourage additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to enable effective oversight of automation-enabled engineering workflows.

Compensation Range

• Compensation Range: $134,546 - $205,557
• Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes base pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

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.