Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Structural Engineer 2 will work with a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role involves collaborating with structural engineers, coordinating with engineers from other disciplines, and guiding less experienced project team members. It offers opportunities to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for various clients. As part of an engineering and design team, the engineer will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support 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 has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remotely. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including new builds, plant life extensions, digital modernization, small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, and reactor restart projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- One or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures, including AISC steel and ACI concrete designs.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
- 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.
- FSA and 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
