Senior Special Structural Analysis Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting engineering challenging opportunities related to the structural analysis and design of nuclear power plants and similar facilities. You will closely collaborate with a team of structural engineering analysts and designers, as well as engineers from other disciplines, providing an excellent opportunity for knowledge sharing and career advancement. The work will involve unique technical analyses in support of engineering projects at new nuclear power plants, operating nuclear power plants requiring upgrades and modifications, and other nuclear safety-related facilities. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will contribute to engineering solutions through the following: Application of your knowledge in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. Preparing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development on a wide range of engineering projects for various clients. The opportunity to guide others in the development of engineering deliverables will also be available. Use of S&L’s state-of-the-art computer and software tools to perform structural analysis of nuclear safety-related structures under various loading conditions, such seismic loading and impactive/impulsive loading. Potential travel to client and vendor offices as well as project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification of designs.

Requirements

MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Five or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STRUDL, SASSI, ANSYS, or LS-DYNA
Proficiency with analysis and design codes and standards such as ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree
Experience with design and analysis of nuclear power plants and/or industrial structures
Design and analysis of structures under blast and/or aircraft impact loading
Soil-structure interaction analysis of nuclear safety-related structures
PE or SE license
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Application of your knowledge in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
Preparing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development on a wide range of engineering projects for various clients.
Guiding others in the development of engineering deliverables.
Performing structural analysis of nuclear safety-related structures under various loading conditions, such seismic loading and impactive/impulsive loading.
Potential travel to client and vendor offices as well as project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification of designs.