Sargent & Lundy - Knoxville, TN
posted 3 months ago
As a Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Sargent & Lundy, you will play a pivotal role in the nuclear power sector, which is recognized as a carbon-free energy source. The company is actively engaged in digitizing existing power plants and constructing new nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors (SMRs). This position is situated within the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group, which is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced engineering solutions in the nuclear industry. You will be involved in major process controls engineering projects that encompass a variety of critical areas, including design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead technical decision-making processes within a collaborative project team environment. You will work alongside other engineers and designers who are focused on the design, modification, and analysis of both new and existing power plant control systems, with a particular emphasis on digital upgrades. Your assignments will be challenging and will require you to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of instrumentation and controls engineering issues. You will also coordinate systems design activities to ensure that installations and operations adhere to all relevant specifications, codes, and client requirements. Your responsibilities will include performing Digital Systems Design Development, which involves working with PLCs, DCS, HSIs, networked computer systems, and digital instrumentation and control systems functional requirements for nuclear plant systems. You will collaborate on quality assessments and critical digital reviews, ensuring that all engineering outputs meet the highest standards. Additionally, you will prepare and review detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for both analog and digital controls applications. Documentation is a key aspect of this role, as you will be responsible for preparing design input for drawing production, including master diagrams and schematics. You will also interface with vendors to prepare and review materials and equipment purchase specifications, ensuring that all components meet the necessary technical requirements. Your ability to present technical information clearly and concisely will be essential, as you will prepare reports and studies that align with client expectations. Furthermore, you will conduct independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation, to maintain quality assurance. Participation in client meetings and site walkdowns will be necessary to validate project scope and ensure client satisfaction. Lastly, you will support station outage activities as required, contributing to the overall success of the projects you are involved in.