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Lead Automation and Control Systems Engineer I

Systems EngineerSystems EngineerFull TimeHybridSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1891H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Tennessee

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

$118.0K - $180.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Lead Automation and Control Systems Engineer I

Sargent & Lundy

Title: Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, United States Job Description: City Oak Ridge State TN Country United States Area of Interest Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Type Full Time - Regular Job ID 2026-24536 Business Group Government Services Group Department GS Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Description This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. As a member of a multi-disciplined project team, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Engineering and PLC/HMI software development and implementation by performing the following duties: - Work on project teams with other discipline engineers involved in the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of new specialty equipment and processes equipment that is monitored and controlled by Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other industrial control system platforms - I&C Field Engineering support during fabrication and FAT - I&C Field Engineering support during construction and acceptance testing - Troubleshoot and recommend electrical and control system hardware and software solutions - PLC/HMI Programming, Software V&V and Documentation - Support Factory Acceptance Testing and On-Site Acceptance Testing - Control System and Automation design - Develop your career via peer learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice" - Travel to client offices and project sites, as required Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. Essential skills and experience: - Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance - BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program; MS degree preferred - 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in instrumentation and controls or automation and control systems engineering - Proven ability to interface with craft for troubleshooting and problem solving - Experienced with designing, programming, documenting, and testing specialty equipment or processes at DOE or other industrial facilities - Experienced with industrial communication design - Experienced with design and implementation of control systems including software development and documentation - Experienced with RSLogix, ControlLogix, and PLC programming - I&C Design Valued, but not required skills and experience: - Department of Energy Q Clearance - Professional Engineer (PE) License - Experienced with programming Rockwell RSLogix 5000 and RSView - Fabrication, Construction, and Instrumentation & Control System Testing #INDEEDSLHP 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. 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 $118,023 - $180,313 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 Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

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