Lead Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Lead Structural Engineer 2 – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Structural Engineer 2 – Nuclear to join our Nuclear Power Group. The role is a hybrid position: three days a week in the office and two days remote.

As a Lead Design Engineer you will guide a team of structural engineers and manage projects for the design of new nuclear facilities, upgrades, and modifications to existing nuclear power plants. The position calls for leadership, deep technical knowledge of structural design, and strong client interaction.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a structural engineering team on nuclear facility projects.
• Interface with multi‑disciplinary engineers and directly with clients.
• Prepare, review, and guide the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, site coordination, and field verification.

• BSCE in Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 12+ years designing and analyzing industrial, heavy commercial, or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP
  2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• PE or SE license.

• MSCE degree.
• On‑site construction support experience.

Compensation Range: $ – $. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, tuition assistance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.