Sargent & Lundy

Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy$84K — $129K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required; dual citizenship does not qualify
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance
  • Bachelor's in engineering from ABET accredited program; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in instrumentation/control systems engineering
  • Proficiency in design, programming, and testing of automated systems
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols, preferably Ethernet IP

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within project teams on PLC-based control system design
  • Prepare specifications for software and instrumentation procurement
  • Enhance skills through mentoring and hands-on training in Automation Lab
  • Participate in peer learning and professional communities
  • Travel to client sites as necessary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and accident insurance along with disability coverage
  • Access to employee assistance programs and back-up daycare
  • 401(k) plan options with pre-tax commuter accounts
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

 

As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI design by performing the following duties:

  • Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design of new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms
  • Prepare specifications and design media for the procurement and implementation of software, instrumentation, and control system platforms
  • Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training in our Automation Lab, you will increase your knowledge and skills in Automation/Control Systems Engineering
  • Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice"
  • Travel to client offices and project sites, as required
Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
  • BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program; MS degree preferred
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering
  • Experienced with designing, programming, documenting, and/or testing automated machinery or processes at industrial facilities
  • Experienced with industrial communication design (Ethernet IP is preferred and a familiarity with Modbus and Profibus is a plus)
  • Experienced with producing P&IDs, Control System Narratives, I/O Lists, Cause and Effect or Logic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Factory Acceptance Test Procedures, and Software documentation including O&M manuals

Valued, but not required skills and experience:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Experienced with programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView
  • Fabrication, Construction, and Instrumentation & Control System Testing
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.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & 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
Compensation Range$84,762 - $129,498 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. 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 This Business Unit

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

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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