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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Farmington Hills, MIFull-time$63–91K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–91K/yr
Location
Farmington Hills, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 will join a multidisciplinary team working on nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects. The role involves preparing equipment procurement specifications and engineering calculations, with opportunities to learn through mentoring, technical sessions, and on-the-job training. Work may include travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, project coordination, and field verification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analog and Digital Control SystemsSystems EngineeringMechatronicsRoboticsCommunicationMS OfficeAIAutomationProgramming

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in EngineeringABET-Accredited Engineering DegreeRelated Internship or Co-Op ExperienceFundamentals of Engineering Exam and EIT Designation

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Responsibilities

Nuclear power is a carbon-free energy source. We offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in engineering by digitizing nuclear power plants:

  • You will work on a multi-discipline engineering team involved in nuclear power plant instrumentation and controls projects. These projects are a synergistic integration of electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering along with control theory.

  • You will work with electronic process sensors, digital controllers, network topology, touchscreen displays, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, steam turbines and reactors.

  • You will prepare specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and control equipment as well as engineering calculations.

  • Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.

  • You will also have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for project coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in engineering with a strong academic background and coursework in analog and digital control systems, systems engineering, mechatronics, or robotics

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications

Valued but not required:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program

  • Prior, related internship or co-op experience

  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$62,998 - $90,586

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.

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CityFarmington Hills

StateMI

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestElectrical Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-28420

Business GroupNuclear Power Group

DepartmentInstrumentation and Controls Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 10,432 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–91K/yr
  • Michigan median$101–161K/yr118 salary ranges
  • US median$108–169K/yr6,750 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $77K, is 40% below the Michigan median midpoint ($128K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 248 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Michigan and 10,432 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,712 postings).
Education
6,887 of the 10,432 open Electrical Engineer jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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