Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior engineering position is based on a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work three days per week at Sargent & Lundy’s Peachtree Corners, Georgia office. The engineer will work with a structural engineering team on projects involving new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role offers opportunities to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design; collaborate with engineers across disciplines; and guide less experienced project team members. The engineer will work on a wide range of projects for various clients, preparing and reviewing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development. Using structural engineering software, the role includes analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations, including analyses for wind and seismic loading. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification may be required. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, 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 in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 5 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.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures.
On-site 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

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.
Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
Conduct structural analyses that include wind and seismic loading conditions.
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.