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Lead Cyber Security Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026

💰 $180,313/yr($118,023/yr – $180,313/yr)

About the role

Description

Nuclear Power is a carbon-free energy source. Our nuclear power generation clients are digitizing their existing power plants and building new nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR) due to the increasing demand for electric power. This is expanding our work in the Instrumentation and Controls Engineering group. Due to this influx of work, Sargent & Lundy has a need for additional I&C Engineers.

This position requires an engineer who has expertise in US nuclear cyber security rules and NEI cyber security guidance.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing Critical Digital Asset (CDA) determinations and assessments for technical accuracy.
Addressing related plant corrective actions and notifications.
Confirming the configuration of devices installed at the site based on network diagrams and system documentation.
Supporting installation of software and hardware on plant digital systems.
Performing tasks for changing device settings to implement cyber security controls.
Performing technical supports requested by the Digital Engineering and Cyber Security supervisors.
Performing other tasks as related to Cyber Security.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

BS degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering for process control systems and general understanding of Cyber Security topics and I&C Systems.
Experience in design engineering for nuclear power plant control systems is preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in nuclear power cyber security.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PE license preferred, but not required.
A basic understanding of cyber security, the concept of a cyber security operation center and knowledge of networks are essential.
Ability to respond and update, in a timely manner, to requests.
Work experience in designing or implementing networks would be very helpful.

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.

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