Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Reston, VA

1d•$68,325 - $104,385

About The Position

As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model. This role involves challenging assignments including the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues. The position requires utilizing 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics, participating in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model, and providing support to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design. The role also involves independently and as a member of a design team, planning and executing structural design deliverables. There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. Additionally, the position involves providing guidance to others in the use of drafting tools and mentoring less experienced drafters and designers.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
Four or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
Design of structural supports and foundations
Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve a wide variety of structural design issues
Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics
Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design
Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables
Accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers