Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

1d • $100,019 - $152,807 • Hybrid

About The Position

This senior engineering position offers varied and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and the opportunity to advance a career. The engineer will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with other engineering disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. The work supports new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants, as well as projects for a range of clients. The role is based on a hybrid schedule of three days at the Richmond, Virginia office and two days remote, with potential travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites.

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 U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• MSCE degree.
• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures.
• On-site construction support experience.
• PE or 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 where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a structural engineering team and interface with engineers from other disciplines.
• Guide the work of less experienced project team members and support development of engineering deliverables.
• Work on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools.
• Travel, as needed, 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.
• FSA and 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.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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