Structural Project Designer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

. Work under the direction of the Structural Project Lead.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $94,247 - $143,989 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing structural steel and reinforced concrete design drawings, utilizing SmartPlant S3D for 3D modeling and clash detection. Capable of leading design coordination and mentoring team members to ensure timely and accurate project deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SmartPlant S3D ModelingStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignClash Detection Resolution3D Plant Layout Modeling

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Hard Skills

Structural Design Layout DrawingsDetailed Design ExperienceBOM GenerationParametric Element SetupDrawing Presentation Rules SetupPlant Model Data ManagementRebar DetailingVendor Drawing ReviewInterface Point ReviewDesign Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringIndependent PlanningCoordination

Tools & Technologies

Hexagon SmartPlant S3DMicroStationMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Structural EngineeringPlant Design3D ModelingSteel FramesConcrete MembersPiping SupportsFoundations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of the Structural Project Lead.
Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams.
Develop structural steel and reinforced concrete design layout drawings in a 3-D model.
Use Hexagon’s SmartPlant S3D modeling software and SPF database to generate structural design deliverables, BOMs, and commodity lists.
Develop structural steel framing drawings, concrete wall and foundation drawings, and detailing consistent with engineering requirements.
Lead coordination of detailed design phases for integrated structural design models.
Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status.
Coordinate and guide designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design.
Independently plan and execute structural deliverables.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling, including integration of S3D and SPF, clash detection resolution, component/parametric element set up, reports/schedules/templates, drawing presentation rules set up, and plant model data management.
10+ years of detailed design experience developing structural plant design drawings, structural steel design drawings, and reinforced concrete design drawings.
Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience reviewing structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing.
Experience reviewing vendor drawings and interface points.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the plant design process.
Proficiency with MicroStation (valued but not required).
Microsoft Office tools (valued but not required).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available