Test Engineering Consultant 2 - DCS/Digital I&C Upgrades, Nuclear

Responsibilities

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Test Engineering Consultant 2 to support the planning, execution, and delivery of distributed control system (DCS) and digital instrumentation and controls (I&C) upgrade projects for nuclear power clients.

This role will provide technical leadership across the test engineering lifecycle, including test strategy, procedure development, factory and site testing, issue resolution, commissioning support, and turnover. This candidate will work closely with project managers, I&C design engineers, suppliers, utility personnel, and field teams to ensure digital upgrade solutions are thoroughly verified, safely implemented, and compliant with applicable nuclear industry requirements.The position is remote with an estimated 25% travel to client sites, vendor facilities, project offices, and other locations, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the test engineering technical lead for DCS and digital I&C upgrade projects.
• Develop and maintain project-specific test strategies, test plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), integrated system testing, site acceptance testing (SAT), pre-operational testing, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and project teams across business units to ensure alignment on technical scope, priorities, and deliverables.
• Coordinate test scope, interfaces, schedules, prerequisites, resource alignment, equipment, and documentation across engineering and project teams.
• Review digital control system designs, logic, displays, alarm functionality, communication interfaces, system configurations, and supporting documentation for testability and completeness.
• Direct the identification, documentation, evaluation, and resolution of test discrepancies and potential deficiencies.
• Provide technical guidance to test engineers and other project personnel, including coaching, work planning, and review of deliverables.
• Interface with clients, vendors, construction and commissioning organizations, and regulatory stakeholders as appropriate.
• Develop project-specific project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria, verification/validation requirements, and turnover deliverables.
• Support project estimates, proposals, schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Ensure testing activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, quality requirements, configuration controls, cybersecurity expectations, and applicable nuclear standards and regulations.
• Prepare clear technical reports, test records, turnover packages, status updates, and recommendations for project leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve test methods, standardize deliverables, and strengthen execution across the digital I&C practice.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and systematically improve future nuclear project execution.

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, nuclear engineering, controls engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in test engineering, commissioning, systems integration, or I&C engineering within the nuclear power or other highly regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience with DCS, digital I&C systems, plant control systems, or related automation platforms.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and executing formal test procedures and acceptance testing programs.
• Strong understanding of system integration, requirements traceability, configuration management, verification and validation principles.
• Ability to lead technical work, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work to schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20 to 25%.

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical credential.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications, digital modernization programs, DCS replacements, or digital I&C upgrades.
• Experience with platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Siemens, Foxboro, Schneider Electric, GE, or comparable nuclear-grade control systems.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs and standards, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, IEEE 7-4.3.2, IEEE 603, ASME NQA-1, and applicable NRC guidance.
• Experience with human factors engineering, safety-related and non-safety-related digital systems, cybersecurity controls, or safety system modernization.
• Experience leading FATs, SATs, integrated testing, or outage-related implementation and testing activities.
• Project management, work planning, estimating, or client-development experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Core skills: project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment
• Comfortable supporting station outage activities such as Outage Support, as required.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

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. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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.