Structural Designer 3 – Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy

. Develop structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,325 - $104,385 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing structural design drawings and 3D modeling, with a strong focus on structural steel and reinforced concrete design. Capable of mentoring team members and coordinating design phases effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D Modeling Software ProficiencyStructural Steel Design ExperienceReinforced Concrete Design ExperienceOpen Building Designer ExperienceMicroStation Experience

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Hard Skills

Structural Design3D ModelingDraftingDesign SchematicsTroubleshootingField WalkdownsData GatheringMentoringDesign CoordinationTechnical Experience

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Open Building DesignerMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Drafting

Industry Keywords

Structural Layout DrawingsSteel FramesConcrete MembersPiping SupportsFoundationsRebar DetailingPower Plant Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
Design structural supports and foundations
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural design issues
Use 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics
Coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
Support designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design
Plan and execute structural design deliverables independently and as part of a design team
Potentially accompany senior designers and engineers on field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
Provide guidance on drafting tools
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 developing structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models
Experience with Open Building Designer
Experience reviewing 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
Work authorization in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization
Experience with MicroStation 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