Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 Entry-Level - Energy & Industrial (Jun 2026)

Join Sargent & Lundy as an Entry-Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support power plant design and controls improvement projects.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Working on project teams with other I&C engineers on new power plants, modifications, and plant controls betterment
• Involvement in power distribution designs and preparation of specifications for procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and installation services
• Participating in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design as part of a multi-discipline project team
• Traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Engaging in peer-learning through Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and “Communities of Practice”
• Working on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 3 days per week

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• A BS or MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering graduating in Spring 2026 with strong coursework in analog and digital control systems
• Understanding of practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering, including systems, principles, techniques, and procedures for project design
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Excel and Access
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Exceptional work habits and a resourceful, enthusiastic attitude
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship

Valued but not required:

• ABET-accredited engineering degree
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Engineer in Training designation
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models
• Related engineering internship or co-op experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,660.00 - $87,090.00
• Potential eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
• Life & accident insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-up daycare, FSA & HSA options
• 401(k) plan and pre-tax commuter account
• Merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, tuition assistance
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements

Training & Development

Opportunities include mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, on-the-job training, and peer-learning through established systems and Communities of Practice.

Career Progression

Potential to develop a career within the Energy & Industrial Group, working on advanced engineering solutions in power generation, environmental compliance, and industrial projects, with exposure to innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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