Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Port San Luis, CA

9d•$118,023 - $180,313

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 a team of structural engineers, interfaces with engineers from other disciplines, and works directly with clients. It offers the opportunity to apply expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across a range of projects and clients. As a member of an engineering and design team, the Lead Structural Engineer prepares and reviews design calculations, develops specifications, and works with designers on drawing development. The role also prepares, reviews, or guides structural analysis and design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, 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 is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of nuclear facility structures.
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE).
On-site construction support experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
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 a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
Guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and work 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 the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.