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Sargent & Lundy

Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Chicago, ILtoday

Responsibilities

  • Utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
  • Work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, and plant controls betterment.
  • Involve yourself in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
  • Participate as a member of a multi-discipline project team in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design.
  • Increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
  • Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."

Work Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in-office.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (from an ABET accredited program) with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
  • 12+ years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience.
  • Power or industrial controls experience.
  • Understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
  • Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.
  • Exceptional work habits.
  • Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • PE License (preferred).
  • Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming.
  • Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up).
  • Engineering consulting experience and strong client relationships with Florida clients.

Work Authorization: We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation

Salary Range: $118,023 - $180,313

The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Health Plans
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare

Financial Benefits

  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Sargent & Lundy has earned the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is committed to 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.

Energy & Industrial Group

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is a full-service engineering and design firm providing consulting, engineering, design, analysis, and project services for the power industry and related sectors. The company serves utilities, government agencies, energy developers, and industrial clients across nuclear power, renewable energy, transmission and distribution, data centers, oil and gas, environmental, and decarbonization projects.

Industry
Engineering and Design Services
Head office
Chicago, Illinois
Company size
5,001-10,000
Founded
1891
Nuclear PowerNuclear Power ConsultingData CentersGridPower GenerationRenewable EnergyEnvironmentalOil & GasDecarbonizationConsulting & PlanningGovernment ServicesProject Services
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Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer