Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Richmond, VA
•Hybrid

About The Position

The Structural Designer 3 works as part of a structural design team on nuclear power projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop structural physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model. The role includes designing structural supports and foundations; investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving structural design issues; generating structural design schematics with 3-D modeling software; and coordinating detailed design phases across an integrated structural design model. The designer plans and executes structural design deliverables independently and as part of a team, supports other designers and project members, and may assist senior designers and engineers with field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities. The position also provides guidance on drafting tools and mentorship to less experienced drafters and designers. The position offers a hybrid schedule based in the Richmond, Mineral, and Surry, Virginia area. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
  • At least four years of detailed design experience developing structural steel and reinforced concrete design drawings.
  • Experience with Open Building Designer.
  • Experience reviewing 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 from other disciplines in the power plant design process.

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with MicroStation.
  • Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3-D plant layout models.
  • 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

  • Develop structural physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
  • Design structural supports and foundations and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve structural design issues.
  • Use 3-D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics.
  • Coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model.
  • Support other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design.
  • Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as a member of a design team.
  • Potentially accompany senior designers and engineers on field walkdowns and assist with data gathering at client facilities.
  • Guide others in the use of drafting tools and mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision health plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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
  • Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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