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Sargent & Lundy
Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
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A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.
$125,940 / year median in Iowa
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Description This position will require onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center supporting project needs. This will start out as a remote position but could change to a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers. This I&C position offers the opportunity to work on upgrading and modernizing nuclear power plants with the latest control technologies the industry offers. You will be expected to both lead and support small and large controls projects with a focus on technical execution and effective Project Management. These projects will require coordination with mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines to bring the project to completion. You work will include investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide variety of controls engineering issues, including the following: Develop Digital Systems Design -- PLC, DCS, HSI, networked computer systems. Prepare control system functional and implementation requirements and procurement specifications for nuclear plant control systems. Interface with the client to ensure proper project execution and client satisfaction. Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, and studies to present information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements. Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development. Support the development of proposals. Prepare and review diagrams and drawings for new and upgraded controls solutions. Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective. Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant, and witness FAT performance on behalf of the client. Support implementation of the project at the client's facilities. Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.