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Sargent & Lundy

Lead Structural Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Guide a team of structural engineers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering with a focus on nuclear facility design and analysis, including proficiency in structural analysis software and design codes. Capable of leading and mentoring engineering teams while effectively communicating with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

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Structural Engineering LeadershipProficiency in STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, ANSYSPE or SE LicenseExperience with ASCE 7, AISC, ACI12+ Years in Nuclear Facility Structures

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Hard Skills
Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignDesign CalculationsDrawing DevelopmentSpecification DevelopmentField VerificationConstruction Coordination
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
PE LicenseSE License
Industry Keywords
Nuclear FacilitiesIndustrial StructuresHeavy Commercial StructuresDesign CodesABET-accredited Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Guide a team of structural engineers
  • Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients
  • Lead and mentor structural engineering teams on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades or modifications to nuclear power plants
  • Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
  • Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations
  • Develop specifications
  • Work with designers on drawing development
  • Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
  • Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
  • Potentially travel to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 12 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures
  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
  • Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
  • PE or SE license
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.
  • MSCE degree valued, but not required
  • On-site construction support experience valued, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
  • 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
  • Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions