Senior Structural Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $84,762 - $129,498 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis and design, particularly for nuclear facilities, with proficiency in relevant software and design codes. Capable of guiding project teams and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineers.

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Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignSTAAD ProficiencyASCE 7 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignDesign CalculationsSpecifications DevelopmentEngineering DeliverablesField VerificationProject Team CollaborationDesign CodesConstruction Coordination

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

STAADSAP2000SAFESTRUDLANSYS

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseSE License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear FacilitiesPower PlantsIndustrial StructuresABET-accredited ProgramOn-site Construction Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines
Guide the work of less experienced project team members
Work on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants
Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Prepare and review design calculations
Develop specifications
Support designers with drawing development
Guide others in developing engineering deliverables
Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using computer tools
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Good written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization
MSCE degree is valued but not required
Experience with power plant and/or industrial structures is valued but not required
On-site construction support experience is valued but not required
PE or SE license is valued but not required
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless otherwise identified

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
FSA and 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
Potential yearly discretionary bonus