Sargent & Lundy

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy$64K — $98K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program with strong coursework in control systems
  • 3+ years of experience in design engineering for power plant control systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Familiarity with programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is valued but not required
  • Active Ontario Power Generation security clearance is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on instrumentation and control projects for nuclear power plants
  • Work with electronic sensors, digital controllers, and mechanical systems
  • Prepare specifications for procurement of instrument and control equipment
  • Conduct engineering calculations for system designs
  • Facilitate design reviews and coordinate field verification activities
  • Support station outage activities as needed
  • Engage in technical mentoring and training sessions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Generous paid time off
  • Award-winning benefits recognized for compensation excellence
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule offering remote days
Full Job Description
Description

You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant Instrumentation and Control projects. These projects are a synergistic integration of electrical, computer and mechanical engineering along with control theory.

  • You will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors.
  • You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment as well as engineering calculations.
  • Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
  • You will also have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.
  • Support station outage activities as required

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

  • A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program) with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems is required
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering for power plant control systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valued, but Not Required:
  • Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance


AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:
  • You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
  • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.


Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about 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, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$64,262 - $98,178

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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