Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid Structural Engineer 2 position offers challenging opportunities in structural engineering and the ability to advance your career. You will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. The team works on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across 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. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, may be required. The work arrangement is three days a week in the office and two days working remotely.

Requirements

• BS 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 both AISC steel and ACI concrete designs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The employer does not sponsor employees for 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 where relevant.

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 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level