Structural Engineer ; Entry-Level - Nuclear

Position: Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

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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.

Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Work on a wide range of projects for various clients – preparing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development.
• Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using state‑of‑the‑art computer tools.
• Conduct structural analyses including loading conditions such as wind and seismic.

Additional Opportunities

• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers.
• Potential travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and 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.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Knowledge of practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports and design integrity.
• Understanding of applying principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
• Knowledge of structural design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as Math Cad, STAAD PRO, SAP
  2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.

Benefits Health & Wellness

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work‑Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$60,660.00 - $87,090.00

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

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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…