Test Engineering Consultant 2 – Nuclear, DCS/Digital I&C Upgrades

Sargent & Lundy

. Serve as the test engineering technical lead for DCS and digital I&C upgrade projects .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,310 - $222,001 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test engineering and project management within the nuclear power sector, focusing on DCS and digital I&C systems. Capable of developing test strategies, leading technical teams, and ensuring compliance with nuclear standards and regulations.

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Test EngineeringDCS SystemsDigital I&C SystemsProject ManagementNuclear Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Test Procedures DevelopmentAcceptance TestingSystem IntegrationVerification and ValidationConfiguration ManagementRequirements TraceabilityHuman Factors EngineeringCybersecurity ControlsProject GovernanceCost Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder Communication

Tools & Technologies

Emerson OvationSiemensFoxboroSchneider ElectricGEMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear PowerDigital Modernization ProgramsQuality Assurance Programs10 CFR 50 Appendix BIEEE 7-4.3.2IEEE 603ASME NQA-1NRC Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the test engineering technical lead for DCS and digital I&C upgrade projects
Develop and maintain project-specific test strategies, test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated system testing, site acceptance testing (SAT), pre-operational testing, and commissioning activities
Coordinate with discipline leads and project teams across business units on technical scope, priorities, and deliverables
Coordinate test scope, interfaces, schedules, prerequisites, resources, equipment, and documentation across engineering and project teams
Review digital control system designs, logic, displays, alarm functionality, communication interfaces, system configurations, and supporting documentation for testability and completeness
Direct identification, documentation, evaluation, and resolution of test discrepancies and potential deficiencies
Provide technical guidance to test engineers and project personnel, including coaching, work planning, and deliverable review
Interface with clients, vendors, construction and commissioning organizations, and regulatory stakeholders
Develop project management and commissioning/testing plans with acceptance criteria, verification/validation requirements, and turnover deliverables
Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies
Ensure testing follows approved procedures, quality requirements, configuration controls, cybersecurity expectations, and applicable nuclear standards and regulations
Prepare technical reports, test records, turnover packages, status updates, and recommendations for project leadership
Identify opportunities to improve test methods, standardize deliverables, and strengthen execution across the digital I&C practice
Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future nuclear project execution
Support nuclear power clients with DCS and digital I&C upgrade project planning, execution, and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, nuclear engineering, controls engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years' experience in test engineering, commissioning, systems integration, or I&C engineering within the nuclear power or other highly regulated industry
Demonstrated experience with DCS, digital I&C systems, plant control systems, or related automation platforms
Experience developing, reviewing, and executing formal test procedures and acceptance testing programs
Strong understanding of system integration, requirements traceability, configuration management, verification and validation principles
Ability to lead technical work, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work to schedule
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20 to 25%
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical credential preferred
Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, digital modernization programs, DCS replacements, or digital I&C upgrades preferred
Experience with Emerson Ovation, Siemens, Foxboro, Schneider Electric, GE, or comparable nuclear-grade control systems preferred
Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs and standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, IEEE 7-4.3.2, IEEE 603, ASME NQA-1, and applicable NRC guidance preferred
Experience with human factors engineering, safety-related and non-safety-related digital systems, cybersecurity controls, or safety system modernization preferred
Experience leading FATs, SATs, integrated testing, or outage-related implementation and testing activities preferred
Project management, work planning, estimating, or client-development experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Core skills in project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment
Comfortable supporting station outage activities such as Outage Support, as required
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
FSA and 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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility