Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About the role
This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office, with the expectation of three days a week in the office and two days remote. It is a Senior Engineering Position that provides a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and 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 on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants. 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.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review design calculations
- Develop specifications
- Support designers with drawing development
- Guide others in the development of engineering deliverables
- Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using state‑of‑the‑art computer tools
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- Work on a wide range of projects for various clients
Qualifications
- 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