Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Project Lead Structural Engineer position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. In this position you will guide a team of structural engineers, interface with clients and engineers from other disciplines as well as manage a variety of exciting projects. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
10 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

MSCE degree
On-site construction support experience
PE or SE license
Willing or able to lead others who use modern tools (automation and AI) to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Direct automation and process-improvement work (e.g., automate calculations, summarize technical documents, generate design documentation, guide AI/agentic AI tools)
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Additional learning (minor, certificate, or other experience) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields

Responsibilities

Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design in the successful execution of assigned tasks
Work on a wide range of projects for various clients and interface with them as required
Direct the preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports and other deliverables and support designers with drawing development
Supervise and mentor others in the development of quality 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