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Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Sargent & Lundy
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95840 USD Yearly USD 95840.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Overview

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You ll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This is a senior engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members. You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

Responsibilities
  • Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
  • As a member of an engineering and design team, work on a wide range of projects for various clients. Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development. Guide others in the development of engineering deliverables
  • Use state-of-the-art computer tools to perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Qualifications

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

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Seven or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP
    2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
  • Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
Valued, but not required
  • MSCE degree
  • Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
  • On site construction support experience
  • PE or SE license
Benefits and Compensation

Award-Winning Benefits

  • 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

Compensation Range: $95,840.00 - $

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  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!

Awards & Recognition and 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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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