Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Elkridge, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead design engineering position in structural engineering, supporting new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role guides and mentors a structural engineering team, interfaces with engineers from other disciplines, and works directly with clients. It applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. The engineer prepares and reviews design calculations, develops specifications, collaborates with designers on drawings, and leads or reviews structural analyses and designs for steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations. Travel to client and vendor offices, as well as plant sites for construction coordination and design verification, may be required. The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the Elkridge, Maryland office and two days remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 12 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree.
• On-site construction support experience.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of structural engineers on engineering projects.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
• Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations.
• Develop specifications and work with designers on drawing development.
• Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
• Support projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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