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Sargent & Lundy

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry‑Level) - Nuclear

Overview Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group to digitize nuclear power plants. This entry‑level role builds your engineering background while working on multi‑disciplinary instrumentation and controls projects.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary engineering team on nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects.

Work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors.

Prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and control equipment and perform engineering calculations.

Increase knowledge and skills through mentoring, classroom‑style technical sessions and on‑the‑job training.

Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications – Essential Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical with coursework in analog and digital control systems.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but Not Required

ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.

Completion of mechatronics coursework.

Prior related internship or co‑op experience.

FE exam successful completion and designation as an Engineer in Training.

Benefits

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 $60,660.00 – $87,090.00

Transparency Statement Sargent & 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 Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first‑of‑a‑kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new‑build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting‑edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions.

Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

Metadata

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Professional Services

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