Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer I - Nuclear job at Sargent & Lundy in Cedar Rapids, IA

Title: Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Location: Cedar Rapids IA United States

Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time

Job ID: 2026-23565

Job 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 position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of instrumentation and control systems in new and existing power plants. You will work on interesting and challenging projects that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical controls engineering issues, including the following:

Digital Systems Design Development -- PLC, DCS, Touchscreens, network switches , and control systems

Functional requirement and procurement specifications for control systems

Mechatronics, control systems for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors to improve the functionality of the nuclear power plant

Critical digital asset cyber assessment

Client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction

Assist the project manager/director to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Prepare detailed calculations, including scaling, uncertainty, and setpoint calculations for digital and analog controls applications

Interface with vendors to perform document reviews and prepare equipment purchase specifications

Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements

Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including design documentation, specifications, calculations, and drawings

Enhance your career via participation in professional Communities of Practice

Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualifications

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

BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Five or more years of experience in I&C Design Engineering.

Experience with the selection of equipment, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembly of design packages, calculations, and specifications

Experience with controls system design including applications for equipment such as turbines, pumps, feedwater controls, and data displays

Experience with serving as the firm's client liaison in a support or lead engineering role

Experience in reviewing design documentation

PE license is preferred

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.

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.

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 B