Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This engineering position offers varied and challenging opportunities in structural engineering, supporting projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The Structural Engineer will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with other engineering disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. The work applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing design calculations, developing specifications, and supporting designers with drawing development. Using computer tools, the engineer will analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, may be required. The position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including new-build projects, plant life extensions, digital modernization, and advanced reactor initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 1 year of experience as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures, including AISC steel and ACI concrete designs.
- Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
- Experience with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- MSCE degree.
- 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, and foundations.
- 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 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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
