Lead Special Structural Analysis Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Río Piedras, PR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead design engineering role in structural engineering supporting projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The engineer will guide and mentor a team of structural engineers, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and interface directly with clients. The work involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design; preparing and reviewing design calculations; developing specifications; and coordinating with designers on drawings. The role also includes preparing, reviewing, or guiding analyses of safety-related structures under loading conditions such as seismic and impactive or impulsive loads. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two remote days. Relocation assistance may be available depending on location.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Ten or more years of experience as a member of a project team designing and analyzing industrial, heavy commercial, or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STRUDL, SASSI, or ANSYS.
• Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.
• The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. degree.
• Interest in learning and using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers on nuclear engineering projects.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers on drawing development.
• Prepare, review, or guide structural analyses of safety-related structures under various loading conditions, including seismic and impactive or impulsive loading.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior