Senior Consultant – Instrumentation & Controls Engineering, Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Develop and market high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects involving design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,610 - $253,015 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering for nuclear power projects, with a strong focus on digital systems design, compliance with specifications, and project management. Proven ability to lead technical decision-making and provide consulting-level support for innovative nuclear projects.

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Instrumentation And Controls EngineeringDigital Systems DesignProject ManagementTechnical Decision-MakingClient Liaison

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Hard Skills

PLC DesignDCS DesignHSI DesignNetworked Computer SystemsFunctional System Requirement SpecificationsQuality AssessmentsScaling CalculationsSetpoint CalculationsDesign-Input DocumentationTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingProblem SolvingCommunicationClient Satisfaction

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree In EngineeringPE License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Power ProjectsHeavy Industrial PlantsIntegrated System DesignDigital IoTFirst-Of-A-Kind Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and market high-level, complex programs for nuclear power projects involving design, operational excellence, safety, maintenance, and project management
Direct technical decision-making in project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing power plant control systems, especially digital upgrades
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve instrumentation and controls engineering issues
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Perform digital systems design development for PLC, DCS, HSI, and networked computer systems for nuclear plant systems
Prepare functional system requirement specifications, quality assessments, and critical digital reviews
Perform consulting-level work for digital IoT, innovation, and first-of-a-kind (FOAK) nuclear projects
Prepare and review scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for analog and digital controls applications
Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production, including cable block diagrams and schematics
Interface with vendors and prepare and review equipment purchase specifications
Prepare clear, concise technical reports and studies
Independently review calculations and drawings prepared by others
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Support station outage activities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
20 or more years of experience in the design engineering of instrumentation and controls engineering systems in a project team environment for heavy industrial plants
Focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants or replacements for existing plants
Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems for systems design
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others
U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role is desirable
PE license is valued but not required
Broad background providing technical support to nuclear plant projects is valued but not required
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
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
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Flexible work arrangements
Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus