Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Hamilton, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior engineering position in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, supporting engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role involves collaborating with structural engineers, coordinating with other disciplines, and guiding less experienced project team members. The engineer will apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across a variety of client projects.

The position includes preparing and reviewing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development. Using structural analysis software, the engineer will analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations, including analyses for wind and seismic loading. Travel to client and vendor offices, plant sites, and construction locations may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The work schedule is hybrid, with time in the Hamilton, New Jersey office and working remotely from home.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science 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.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided 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.
• 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 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, develop specifications, and 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 for loading conditions including wind and seismic.
• 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 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