Structural Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Summary

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, specializing in clean energy solutions. The Structural Engineer 3 - Nuclear will work on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and modifications to existing plants, collaborating with a team to apply structural engineering knowledge and guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members
• You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants
• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients
• You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development
• Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Skills

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3+ 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
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• MSCE degree
• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
• On site construction support experience
• PE or SE license
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3+ 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
• 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
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Haves

• MSCE degree
• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
• On site construction support experience
• PE or SE license
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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