Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
About The Position
This Structural Engineer 2 role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. The position provides a range of structural engineering opportunities supporting new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. You will collaborate with structural engineers, interface with other engineering disciplines, and guide less experienced project team members. As part of engineering and design teams serving various clients, you will apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers in developing drawings. Using computer tools, you will analyze and design 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. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, nuclear plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.
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 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 is valued but not required unless specified elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines.
- Guide the work of less experienced project team members.
- Contribute to engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- 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 using computer tools.
- Travel as needed 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
