Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Position: Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

Joining Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group as a Senior Structural Engineer presents a distinctive opportunity for professional growth in the exciting field of carbon-free nuclear energy and related technologies. As part of our team, you will be collaborating with top industry professionals, tackling exciting challenges, and contributing to the advancement of safe and reliable nuclear power generation for a greener future.

You will also have access to extensive training programs and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to enhance your knowledge and expertise.

This is a Senior Structural 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. In this position of responsibility, you will be able to contribute in the following areas:

* Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

* Work on a wide range of projects for various clients

* Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications and reports, and support designers with drawing development.

* Mentor others in the development of engineering deliverables

* Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using our state-of-the-art computer tools

* 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.

Essential

Skills and Experience:

* BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

* Five 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

* Excellent 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

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.

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

$82,380.00 - $

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