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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Consultant

Description

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design.  Particular experience in design of thermal power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within the United States as well as internationally. 

Qualifications

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

  • Essential skills and experience:

     

    • This position requires a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
    • 5+ years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience.
    • An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
    • Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming.
    • Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.
    • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
    • Proficiency with MS Office applications
    • Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

     

  • Valued but not required skills and experience:

     

    • Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects is a plus.
    • General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
    • General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
    • Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
    • Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up) is a plus.
    • PE license or ability to earn PE licenses

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

$95,840.00 - $147,870.00

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.

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