Senior Structural Designer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

1d•$77,890 - $118,999

About The Position

The Senior Structural Designer works as a member of a structural design team alongside multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams. The role develops structural physical layout drawings and design schematics in 3-D models, including structural supports, foundations, steel, reinforced concrete, equipment and piping supports, and rebar details. The position may lead coordination of detailed design phases for an integrated structural design model, guide other designers and project team members, and mentor less experienced drafters and designers. The role may also involve accompanying senior designers and engineers on field walkdowns and gathering data at client facilities. The position is with Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technologies, and new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions. The listed compensation range is $77,890–$118,999. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
At least 10 years of detailed design experience developing structural steel and reinforced concrete design drawings.
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience reviewing structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant design process.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation.
Associate's degree in Computer Aided Design.
Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating equipment to a technical design.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Design structural supports and foundations and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve structural design issues.
Use 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics.
Lead or participate in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model.
Coordinate and guide other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design work.
Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as part of a design team.
Potentially accompany senior designers and engineers on field walkdowns and assist with data gathering at client facilities.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.