Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Avila Beach, CA

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About The Position

This is a lead design engineering position in structural engineering. The role leads a team of structural engineers on projects involving new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. It involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design; working as part of engineering and design teams across a range of client projects; and interfacing with other engineering disciplines and clients. The position may involve travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

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.
• Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

• MSCE degree.
• On-site construction support experience.
• PE or 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

• Guide a team of structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
• Lead a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• 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, equipment, and foundations.
• Travel, as needed, 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.
• FSA and 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 positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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