Structural Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear
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 guides and mentors a team of structural engineers, works with engineers from other disciplines, and interfaces directly with clients. It applies knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design across projects for a range of clients. As part of an engineering and design team, the consultant prepares and reviews design calculations, develops specifications, and works with designers on drawing development. The role also prepares, reviews, or guides 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 design verification, may be required. The position has a hybrid work schedule, combining work in the Hamilton, New Jersey office with remote work from home. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience working as a member of a project team designing and analyzing 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.
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 and mentor a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients.
- 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 to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
