Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. Joining Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group as a Senior Structural Engineer presents a distinctive opportunity for professional growth in the exciting field of carbon-free nuclear energy and related technologies. As part of our team, you will be collaborating with top industry professionals, tackling exciting challenges, and contributing to the advancement of safe and reliable nuclear power generation for a greener future. You will also have access to extensive training programs and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to enhance your knowledge and expertise. This is a Senior Structural Engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.

Requirements

BS 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 STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing or able to lead others who use modern tools

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
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows

Responsibilities

Apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Work on a wide range of projects for various clients
Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications and reports, and support designers with drawing development
Mentor others in the development of engineering deliverables
Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using our state-of-the-art computer tools
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked