Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
26 days ago
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer City Chattanooga State TN Country United States Area of Interest Electrical Engineering Type Full Time - Regular Job ID 2024-13560 Business Group Nuclear Power Group Department Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Description

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). This is expanding work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas:

 

Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project managementThis position will offer you the opportunity to direct technical decision making, in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant controls systems, specifically digital upgradesYou will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of instrumentation & controls engineering issuesCoordinate systems design activities to ensure that the design  complies with specifications, codes, and client requirementsPerform Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, HSI, and  networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems.  This includes preparing functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviewsPerform consulting level work for digital IOT, innovation, and strategic first of a kind (FOAK) projects for the nuclear industryPrepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applicationsPrepare documentation for design input for drawing production including  cable block diagrams and schematicsInterface with vendors and  prepare and review equipment purchase specificationsPrepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirementsPerform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparationAttend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfactionSupport station outage activities as required 

 

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:

A BS or MS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program10 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls engineering systems in a project team environment for  heavy industrial plants, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or replacements for existing plantsTechnically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems designExperience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirableExperience in reviewing design drawings created by others


Valued but not required skills and experience:

PE licenseBroad background in providing technical support to nuclear plant projects - from design engineering, project planning, providing technical expertise associated with testing and operations, contract specifications, project oversight, successful project execution, and overall direction of complex nuclear projects.

 

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

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Award Winning Compensation & 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Accident InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Back-Up DaycareFSA & HSA401(k)Pre-Tax Commuter AccountMerit Scholarship ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCorporate Charitable Giving ProgramTuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure BonusEmployee Referral BonusPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeaveFlexible Work Arrangements

 

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