Sargent & Lundy

Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • $134K — $205K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 12+ years of experience in design and analysis of industrial or nuclear facility structures
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD, SAP2000)
  • Knowledge of design codes (ASCE 7, AISC, ACI)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • PE or SE license

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and clients
  • Guide structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures
  • Prepare and review design calculations and specifications
  • Lead construction coordination and field verification efforts

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a leading nuclear engineering firm
  • Participation in diverse and challenging engineering projects
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning
  • Comprehensive benefits package including potential for discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This is a lead design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and interface directly with clients. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:
  • 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, review, and provide guidance for design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers for drawing development
  • You will prepare, review, or guide 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


Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:
  • BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 12 or more 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
  • PE or SE license

Valued, but not required:
  • MSCE degree
  • On site construction support experience


Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation Range

$134,546 - $205,557

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we've been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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