Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power
About The Position
The Structural Designer 3 will work as part of a structural design team alongside multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams, developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3D model for nuclear power projects. The role includes designing structural supports and foundations, resolving a range of structural design issues, producing design schematics with 3D modeling software, and coordinating detailed design phases for an integrated structural design model. The designer will plan and execute deliverables independently and as part of a team, support other designers and project team 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 role offers a hybrid schedule based in the Richmond, Mineral, and Surry, Virginia area. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- An associate 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 design 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 3D plant layout models.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies 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 3D model as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design project teams.
- Design structural supports and foundations, and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve structural design issues.
- Use 3D 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 and assist senior designers and engineers with field walkdowns and 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.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
