Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Surry, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This senior engineering role is an onsite field support position at Surry Nuclear Generating Station. The engineer will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with other engineering disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. The role supports projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants, applying expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.

The engineer will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, support designers with drawing development, and guide the preparation of engineering deliverables. Using structural engineering software, the engineer will analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations. 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.

Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, commercial reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Seven 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 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.
• The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE).
• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures.
• Onsite construction support experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (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

• Provide onsite field support at Surry Nuclear Generating Station.
• Collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines.
• Guide the work of less experienced project team members.
• Work on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Prepare and review design calculations and develop specifications.
• Support designers with drawing development and guide the development of engineering deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools.
• Potentially travel 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.
• 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 (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