Structural Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Río Piedras, PR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This mid-level Structural Engineer position offers varied and challenging assignments in structural engineering, with an opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines on a wide range of projects for various clients. The role involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design; preparing and reviewing calculations and specifications; and working with designers on drawings. You will perform analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, is part of the role.

The position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package is available depending on location. The role is with Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced and small modular reactors, reactor restarts, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Three or more years 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, including reading, speaking, and writing.
• The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 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

• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Work on a wide range of projects for various clients.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and collaborate with designers on drawing development.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews.
• Travel to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

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