Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This lead design engineering position supports project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The role begins remotely and may change to a hybrid arrangement with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. You will lead and mentor a structural engineering team working on new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The work involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. You will work with engineers from other disciplines, designers, and clients, and may travel to client and vendor offices or plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

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 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.

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 team of structural engineers on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and nuclear plant upgrades and modifications.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
• Prepare and review design calculations, provide guidance on them, and develop specifications.
• Work with designers on drawing development.
• Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
• Travel, as needed, to client and vendor offices for design reviews and 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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