Sargent & Lundy

Senior Instrumentation & Controls DCS Construction Specialist 1

Sargent & Lundy$84K — $129K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in power plant construction, commissioning, and operation (combined cycle, coal, or nuclear).
  • Proven ability to set up and operate various DCS systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for client relationship-building.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and best practices for power plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Review and test instrument/component calibrations and plant process systems.
  • Provide consulting for I&C and electrical personnel.
  • Facilitate communications between clients and regulators.
  • Coordinate between engineering and construction for project activities.
  • Advise on corrective actions for engineering and commissioning deficiencies.
  • Support the creation of startup plans and a system turnover package.
  • Oversee configuration and energization of control system equipment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous paid time off including annual personal/sick time, vacation, and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan and various financial benefits (tuition assistance, merit scholarships).
  • Flexible work arrangements and programs for work-life balance.
  • Award-winning benefits recognized by Top Workplaces for culture, compensation, and benefits.
Full Job Description
Description

This position is expected to be a field assignment, meaning travel is required. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

 

Position Overview:

Significant growth in Sargent & Lundy’s (S&L) business over the past few years has driven the need to increase focus and investment in S&L’s Construction Management team. This team works closely with our external clients to handle every detail of their needs, as well as with our internal teams to make the projects run as seamlessly as possible.

 

The primary responsibility is to provide Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and Distributed Control System (DCS) related construction and commissioning management guidance and support to Client management during the construction, commissioning, and initial operation of power projects.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Review instrument/component calibrations, perform functional testing of plant process systems, perform I/O loop checks, and have a detailed understanding of power plant process control philosophies 
  • Perform general and technical consulting for I&C, electrical technicians, and construction personnel. 
  • Assisted in facilitating client–owner/regulator communications. 
  • Coordinate issues between engineering and construction, as required, to support project activities 
  • Review and advise on corrective action issues, including engineering, construction, and commissioning deficiencies 
  • Support preparation of detailed startup plans required for functional testing of process systems 
  • Support preparation of system turnover packages in accordance with project procedures, including reviewing system testing documentation 
  • Oversee initial configuration and energization of control system equipment, including hardware, software, network establishment, datalink configuration, etc. 
  • Detailed understanding and ability to perform logic verification and testing, graphic verification, alarm verification and management, and process control tuning 
  • Detailed understanding of power plant network architecture and power plant control systems including Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, ABB 800xA, Allen Bradley Control Logix, and MHI/GE/Siemens/Alstom turbine control systems 
  • Ensure the installed progress and work product are in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.  Highlight any variances or changes in the work placement. 
  • Track work progress and highlight key activity development in daily reports.  
  • Support our partners and project stakeholders at each project are communicating early and often when problems arise and be able to find creative solutions to project challenges. 
Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience setting up, commissioning, and operating various DCS systems. 
  • Ability and willingness to work at a project site location, domestically or internationally. 
  • Success working with multi-cultural and multi-disciplined teams. 
  • 10 or more years applicable experience, including combined cycle (gas turbine), coal and/or nuclear power plant construction, commissioning and initial power plant operation.  
  • Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.  
  • Demonstrated Client relationship-building experience. 
  • Familiarity with industry regulations, industry codes & standards, and best practices related to power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and safety. 
  • Positive attitude and personality; ability to build positive relationships. 
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.

 

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 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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