Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Structural Engineering in a professional position offering a wide range of interesting and challenging responsibilities. You will team up with other engineers and designers from various disciplines involved in the design of new nuclear facilities, nuclear plant betterment and associated modifications.

• As a Structural Engineer, you will have the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will prepare design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development
• Using our state‑of‑the‑art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations
• Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind and seismic

Additional opportunities will include:

• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers in the execution of meaningful project engineering assignments
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week.

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 1 or more years of applicable experience, or an MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program with a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering
• Knowledge of structural design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Valued, but not required:

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
• MSCE degree
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP
  2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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,…