Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (Summer 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in structural engineering in a professional role with a wide range of interesting and challenging responsibilities. You will collaborate with engineers and designers from various disciplines involved in the design of new nuclear facilities, nuclear plant betterment, and associated modifications. As an Entry-Level Structural Engineer, you will apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. You will prepare design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development. Using state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations. Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, including loading conditions such as wind and seismic. Opportunities include receiving training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers and potentially traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering
Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design
Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports and design integrity
An understanding of the practical application of structural engineering including applying principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
Knowledge of structural design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations
Familiarity with structural analysis software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, or ANSYS
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems

Responsibilities

Prepare design calculations
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, including loading conditions such as wind and seismic
Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
Potentially travel to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results