Sargent & Lundy

Senior Structural Designer 2 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy$85K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of detailed design experience in structural plant design drawings.
  • Proficient in SmartPlant S3D modeling and its integration with SPF.
  • Expert in clash detection resolution and parametric element setup.
  • Strong ability to manage plant model data and create structural deliverable templates.
  • Experience reviewing structural layouts including steel frames and concrete members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural steel and concrete design layout drawings using a 3-D model.
  • Utilize Hexagon's SmartPlant S3D for delivering design documents and commodity lists.
  • Lead the structural design team's coordination efforts during detailed design phases.
  • Resolve discrepancies in the 3D model and manage reporting on project status.
  • Guide and mentor junior designers to ensure timely project completion.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off including vacations and holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs available.
  • Employee assistance program and back-up daycare services.
Full Job Description
Description
  • Under the direction of the Structural Project Lead, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural steel design and reinforced concrete design layout drawings in a 3-D model
  • Utilize Hexagon’s SmartPlant S3D modeling software and SPF database to generate structural design deliverables, BOMs, and commodity lists
  • Develop structural steel framing drawings, concrete wall and foundation drawings and detailing consistent with the engineering requirements
  • Act as the structural design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
  • Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design
  • Independently plan and execute design of structural deliverables
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers
Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling including the following:
    • Understanding of the integration of S3D and SPF
    • Clash detection resolution
    • Component/Parametric Element Set Up
    • Interface with SmartPlant Administrators in the development of structural deliverable templates and catalogs
    • Reports/Schedules/Templates
    • Drawing Presentation Rules Set Up
    • Plant model data management
  • 10 or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural plant design drawings; structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
  • Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing
  • Experience in the review of vendor drawings and interface points
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the plant design process.

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation
  • Microsoft Office tools
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • 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
Compensation Range$85,679 - $130,899 Transparency StatementSargent & 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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