Structural Engineer 3 - Nuclear
About the role
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This is an engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.
- Work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
- Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development.
- Perform the 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.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Three or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures, including both AISC steel and ACI concrete designs.
- Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
- Experience with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Skills
- Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation (valued but not required).
- Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Benefits
Award-Winning Benefits at Sargent & Lundy. 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits: Work-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: $74,353 - $113,595 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.
Pay
$74,353 - $113,595
Schedule
Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote