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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS or MS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a strong academic background in analog and digital control systems is required.
  • Ability to apply instrumentation and controls engineering principles to project design deliverables and technical problem solving.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Access.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Exceptional work habits.
  • A resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is valued but not required.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • The Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Engineer in Training designation are valued but not required.
  • Related engineering internship or co-op work experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Work on project teams with other instrumentation and controls engineers in designing new power plants, modifying existing power generation facilities, improving plant controls, and developing new upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities.
  • Support the design of process control systems and prepare specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
  • Develop P&IDs, I/O lists, control panel designs, cause and effect matrices, control narratives, network architecture, cable schedules, and location plans.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Design Reviews.
  • Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
  • Increase knowledge and skills in the engineering discipline through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training.
  • Develop professionally through peer learning and the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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