Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Phoenix, AZ
•Hybrid

About The Position

This engineering position offers varied and challenging opportunities in structural engineering, with the opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members. You will support engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants, applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a range of projects for various clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development. Using computer tools, you will perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations. The role may involve travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs. The position follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work required three days per week.

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 working 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.
  • Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering 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 and develop specifications.
  • 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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