Sargent & Lundy

Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy • $68K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in structural steel and reinforced concrete design.
  • Proficient in 3D design software, specifically for plant layout models.
  • Experience with Open Building Designer.
  • Ability to review structural layout drawings in multiple disciplines.
  • Strong collaboration skills with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Work on a hybrid schedule combining remote work and on-site activities.
  • Develop structural physical layout drawings using 3D modeling.
  • Design structural supports and troubleshoot various design issues.
  • Coordinate detailed design phases of integrated structural models.
  • Support project teams to ensure timely design deliverables.
  • Plan and execute structural design responsibility independently or in teams.
  • Assist senior designers in field projects and data collection.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing for a mix of remote and on-site work.
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse engineering and design team.
  • Support for professional development and mentoring roles.
  • Access to advanced technology and tools for enhanced workflow.
  • Potential participation in annual discretionary bonus plans.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent on site and working remote from home.
  • As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
  • Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues
  • Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics
  • Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
  • Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design
  • Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables
  • There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
  • Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also 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:
  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
  • Four or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models
  • Experience in Open Building Designer
  • Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing
  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Valued but not required experience:
  • Proficiency with MicroStation


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

$68,325 - $104,385

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 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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