Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1
Sargent & Lundy
About the Role
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) for their Nuclear Power Group, with a target start date of Summer 2027. This role offers the opportunity to utilize and expand an academic background in engineering by digitizing nuclear power plants. You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects. These projects involve the integration of electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering along with control theory.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
- Prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment.
- Prepare engineering calculations.
- Increase knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
- Have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews.
- Have the opportunity to travel to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in engineering.
- Strong academic background with coursework in analog and digital control systems, systems engineering, mechatronics, or robotics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is valued.
- Prior, related internship or co-op experience is valued.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training is valued.
Compensation Range
$62,998 - $90,586
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.