Sargent & Lundy - Knoxville, TN
posted 3 months ago
As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Sargent & Lundy, you will play a pivotal role in the modernization of power plant control systems for our electric power generation clients. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from home while contributing to significant projects that involve upgrading and replacing existing systems with advanced digital control technologies. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that these upgrades meet the stringent requirements of nuclear power plants, focusing on areas such as digital systems, functional requirements, and process instrumentation evaluations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing control systems that enhance the functionality and safety of nuclear power plants. This includes working with various digital systems such as PLCs, DCS, and touchscreen displays, as well as evaluating and preparing procurement specifications for instrumentation and control systems. You will also be involved in creating detailed reports and nuclear modification packages, ensuring that all modifications comply with industry standards and client expectations. Your responsibilities will extend to mentoring less experienced engineers, providing guidance and support as they develop their skills in instrumentation and controls design. You will attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to validate project scopes and ensure client satisfaction with the work produced. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in challenging assignments that require troubleshooting and problem-solving across a variety of instrumentation and controls engineering issues, making it a critical role within our engineering team.