Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This is a lead design engineering position in structural engineering, supporting projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role guides and mentors a team of structural engineers, interfaces with other engineering disciplines, and works directly with clients. It applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across a range of client projects. The engineer prepares, reviews, and provides guidance on design calculations; develops specifications; and works with designers on drawing development. The position also prepares, reviews, or guides structural analysis and design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, may be required. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the Reading, Pennsylvania office and two days remote. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing plant life extensions and modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international new-build projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 12 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 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.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
- On-site construction support experience.
- Experience or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Guide 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, review, and provide guidance for design calculations.
- Develop specifications and work with designers on drawing development.
- Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
- 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.
- 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 to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
