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' experience in structural plant design drawings, focusing on steel and reinforced concrete designs.
  • Proficient in SmartPlant S3D modeling and its integration with SPF, including clash detection and management of plant model data.
  • Experience reviewing vendor drawings and structural layout drawings involving various supports and detailing.
  • Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary design teams in a plant design environment.
  • Mentorship skills to guide junior designers and drafter's development.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to create structural layout drawings using SmartPlant S3D.
  • Generate structural design deliverables, including BOMs and commodity lists, through effective use of modeling software.
  • Lead the detailed design phases of an integrated structural design model to ensure technical accuracy and coordination.
  • Identify and resolve clashes in a 3D model while maintaining project timelines.
  • Guide and coordinate design efforts among team members to ensure project completion and quality standards are met.
  • Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
  • Mentor and support less experienced team members in design practices and software usage.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision.
  • Life and accident insurance, plus disability coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
  • Paid time off including personal, sick, vacation, and parental leave.
  • Financial perks like a 401(k) plan and tuition assistance.
  • Employee assistance programs and childcare support.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

  • 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
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.

 

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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