Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,278 - 124,175; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior structural engineer to lead design analyses for nuclear facility projects. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, review calculations, develop specs, and guide junior staff while delivering cost‑effective designs.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in‑office 3 days per week and remote work for two days, focusing on materials, steel, and concrete design, and interface with multi‑discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (CEAB-accredited undergrad or ABET-equivalent).
• Minimum five years of design and analysis experience on structural projects.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS).
• Familiarity with ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI design codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design calculations and develop specifications for structural projects.
• Review calculations, support designers, and guide junior team members.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, concrete members, and foundations.
• Coordinate with clients and vendors for reviews and site verification as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Code compliance

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (CEAB/ABET)

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Description

This is a senior engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members. You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development. You will have the opportunity to guide others in the development of engineering deliverables
• Using our state‑of‑the‑art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Essential Skills and Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a US based 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

Valued, but Not Required

• Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance
• MSCE degree
• Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
• On‑site construction support experience
• P.Eng. license

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award‑Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$81,278 - $124,175

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall wellbeing of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization’s needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline the recruitment process. AI‑enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.