Sargent & Lundy

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

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

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; emphasis on control systems preferred.
  • PE license preferred; ability to obtain a PE license is required.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial control systems.
  • Understanding of instrumentation and control system design practices, standards, and project execution.
  • Experience in developing I&C design deliverables like P&IDs and control narratives.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans and models.
  • Familiarity with MS Office applications, especially Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering on various projects.
  • Collaborate on design teams for new power plants and modifications to existing facilities.
  • Support design of process control systems and develop specifications for I&C equipment.
  • Create P&IDs, control panel designs, and cause & effect matrices as part of project deliverables.
  • Engage in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Travel for design reviews and field verification at client and vendor locations as necessary.
  • Enhance your skills through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package reflecting commitment to employee well-being.
  • Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.
  • Career development opportunities through peer-learning and 'Communities of Practice.'
  • Potential for travel to client and vendor locations for professional duties.
Full Job Description
Description
  • This position will offer you the opportunity toutilizeand expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
  • You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, plant controls betterment, and new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
  • You will support the design of process control systems and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of I&C equipment and related installation services.
  • You will be involved inthe development ofP&IDs, I/Olists,controlpaneldesigns,cause & effect matrices,controlnarratives,networkarchitecture,cableschedules,and locationplans.
  • Youwillparticipatein Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
  • There is the potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
  • Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
  • Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L99s systems of process and associated 9Communities of Practice."

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • A BSor MS degreein Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineeringfrom an accredited engineering program isrequired. An emphasisoncontrol systems ispreferred.
  • PElicense is preferred;abilityto obtain a PE license isrequired.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial control systems.
  • An understanding of instrumentation and control system design practices, standards, and project execution.
  • Experience supporting the development of I&C design deliverables, including logic diagrams, control narratives, P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause&effectmatrices, network architecture, cable schedules, location plans, and specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, andprinciplesinvolved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Experienceprovidingtechnical guidance and mentoring to less experienced I&C engineers in support of their engineering development and project execution.
  • Proficiencywith MS Office applications,with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience workingeffectivelyin a collaborative team environment.
  • Exceptional work habits.
  • Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.

Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:

  • Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLC programming.
  • Experience inperformingfield work(i.e.control system upgrades, start-upand commissioning).
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
  • Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up).
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
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

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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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