Sargent & Lundy

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering focus) from an ABET-accredited program
  • 5+ years as part of a project team in structure design and analysis
  • Proficient in structural analysis software (STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, ANSYS)
  • Familiar with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI design codes
  • Skilled in MS Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team on engineering projects for nuclear facilities
  • Prepare and review design calculations and specifications
  • Support designers with drawing development
  • Conduct structural analyses for various loading conditions
  • Utilize advanced structural analysis tools for design and analysis of structures

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three days in office and two days remote
  • Generous relocation package based on location
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Participation in pioneering projects in nuclear engineering
  • Innovative work environment focused on clean energy solutions
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This is a senior 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 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 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 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, equipment and piping supports, and foundations
  • Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind and seismic

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Valued, but not required:
  • MSCE degree.
  • Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures.
  • On site construction support experience.
  • PE license.


Technology & Innovation

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:
  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.


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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