Sargent & Lundy

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy$82K — $125K *
Surry, VA 23883In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Five or more years of experience in structural design and analysis projects
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS)
  • Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI design codes
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a structural engineering team on various projects
  • Prepare and review design calculations and develop specifications
  • Support designers in drawing development
  • Perform structural analysis and design for diverse components including steel frames and foundations
  • Conduct analyses for loading conditions such as wind and seismic
  • Lead engineering problem-solving using data and modern tools including automation and AI
  • Oversee engineers engaged in automation and scripting to improve workflows

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare plans
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan and Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Tuition Assistance and First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, and Holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Description

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.

This will be an onsite field support position at Surry Nuclear Generating Station.

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
  • 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:

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Five 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

Valued, but not required:

  • MSCE degree
  • Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
  • On siteconstruction support experience
  • PE or SE license
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

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.
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$82,380.00 - $125,860.00Transparency 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 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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