Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This Structural Engineer Project Lead role in Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group supports advanced nuclear technology projects and the design of new nuclear facilities—including Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Reactors, and Medical Isotope Facilities—as well as upgrades to operating U.S. and international nuclear plants. The position guides a team of structural engineers, interfaces with clients and engineers from other disciplines, and manages projects. It applies expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel, and reinforced concrete to deliver safe and reliable nuclear power solutions. The role is based on a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work three days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Travel may include client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. Employees may use data, automation, AI, and other digital tools where relevant, while applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work. 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.
- At least 10 years of experience working 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
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
- Guide a team of structural engineers and manage a variety of projects.
- Interface with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to assigned tasks.
- Work on projects for various clients and interface with them as required.
- Direct the preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports, and other deliverables.
- Support designers with drawing development.
- Supervise and mentor others in developing quality engineering deliverables.
- Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools.
- 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 (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
