Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

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 offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. You will lead and mentor a team of structural engineers, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and interface directly with clients. The work applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, may be required.

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 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 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.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
• Prepare and review design calculations, provide guidance on them, 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.

What This Job Offers

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