Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Augusta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is hiring a Structural Engineer Project Lead to support advanced nuclear technology projects and upgrades to operating nuclear plants. The role involves guiding a team of structural engineers, interfacing with clients and engineers from other disciplines, and managing a variety of projects. Work includes designing new nuclear facilities, such as Small Modular Reactors, Advanced Reactors, and Medical Isotope Facilities, as well as upgrades to U.S. and international operating nuclear plants. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work required three days per week, and includes travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
10 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of 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

Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to assigned work.
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.
Guide a team of structural engineers, interface with clients and engineers from other disciplines, and manage projects.