Structural Engineer Manager - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead design engineering position in structural engineering supporting projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, with a mix of office and remote work. You will guide and mentor a team of structural engineers, collaborate with other engineering disciplines, and work directly with clients. The position involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across a range of projects and clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, guide drawing development, and oversee structural analysis and design for 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. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • At least 15 years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial, heavy commercial, or nuclear facility structures.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
  • Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
  • U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
  • On-site construction support experience.
  • 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

  • Lead, guide, and mentor a team of structural engineers on engineering projects.
  • Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
  • Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
  • Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations.
  • Develop specifications and work with designers on drawing development.
  • Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
  • 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.
  • Back-up daycare.
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
  • 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 to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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