Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

$101,000 - $120,000/Yr

Sargent & Lundy - Avila Beach, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Avila Beach, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our expanding Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group, primarily focused on upgrading and replacing power plant control systems with new digital control systems for our electric power generation clients. This role involves working on major process controls engineering projects specifically for nuclear power plants, where you will be responsible for various critical tasks. You will engage in the design and implementation of digital systems, including PLCs, DCS, touchscreen displays, network switches, and control systems. Your expertise will be essential in developing functional requirements and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control systems tailored for nuclear power plants. Additionally, you will conduct evaluations for process instrumentation replacements and prepare nuclear modification packages to ensure compliance and efficiency. Your role will also encompass mechatronics and control systems for various components such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors, aimed at enhancing the operational functionality of our clients' plants. Regular attendance at client meetings and site walkdowns will be required to ensure client satisfaction with our deliverables. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality engineering practices within the team.

Responsibilities

• Work on major process controls engineering projects for upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Design and implement digital systems including PLCs, DCS, touchscreen displays, and network switches.
• Develop functional requirement and procurement specifications for instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants.
• Conduct process instrumentation replacement evaluation reports and prepare nuclear modification packages.
• Design mechatronics and control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines, and reactors.
• Attend client meetings and perform site walkdowns to ensure client satisfaction with work products.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced nuclear instrumentation and controls design engineers.

Requirements

• A BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program with coursework in instrumentation, mechatronics, and process controls design engineering is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems; experience in nuclear power plant control system design is preferred.
• Experience with controls system design for low and medium voltage distribution systems and equipment including turbines, pumps, and data displays.
• Knowledge of power plant instrumentation and controls systems design for either BWR or PWR reactors, including DCS for turbine control and feedwater control.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Insurance - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Business Travel Insurance
• Savings Investment Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• First Professional Licensure Monetary Award
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Benefits
• Back-Up Care for Children & Adults
• Merit Scholarship Program