Lead Nuclear Component Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Nuclear Component Engineer to work on component qualification engineering. This position involves collaborating with a team on nuclear facility projects, preparing design calculations, and conducting seismic qualification activities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in engineering, with ten years of experience in nuclear component qualification. Proficiency in structural mechanics analysis and software tools such as Mathcad is required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plans, 401(k), and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience related to component qualification activities in nuclear power.
• Familiarity with AISC, AISI, ASCE codes.
• Experience completing ASME Section III design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on projects for nuclear facilities and upgrades.
• Prepare and review design calculations and specifications.
• Conduct seismic qualification activities.

Skills

Structural mechanics analysis

ASME Section III design reports

Communication skills

Mathcad software proficiency

MS Office applications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ANSYS

STAAD

Job description

This is a Lead Nuclear Component Engineer position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in component qualification engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team including other component qualification engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.
• Apply knowledge of component seismic and environmental qualification, structural mechanics, foundation load and component mounting analysis, and ASME Code calculations for Section III and Section VIII vessels, valves and pumps.
• Prepare and review design calculations, review test/analysis qualification reports from vendors, develop specifications, revise client design basis documents and support designers with drawing development.
• Perform the structural analysis and design of steel panels/cabinets, connections, equipment foundation loads, and equipment supports including seismic load effects.
• Conduct primary containment penetration design and analysis for design conditions including fatigue effects.
• Perform seismic qualification activities involving review of seismic test reports and preparation/review of analyses which include seismic loading.
• Perform environmental qualification life assessments using the Arrhenius method and updates to other qualification documentation.
• Coordinate with client and vendor offices for design reviews, and visit plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering with emphasis in Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ten or more years of experience related to component qualification activities in the nuclear power plant industry.
• Proficiency with structural mechanics analysis using Mathcad software.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as AISC, AISI, ASCE, ANSI, and ASTM.
• Familiarity with Regulatory Guides, IEEE Standards and EPRI Documents associated with Seismic and Environmental Qualification.
• Experience completing ASME Section III design reports and/or design specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Valued, but Not Required

• MSCE degree.
• Experience with finite element analysis using software such as SAP2000, ANSYS, STAAD, and/or STRUDL.
• PE license.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• 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.
• Direct automation and process-improvement work, overseeing how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guide the use of AI or agentic AI tools while ensuring results are checked.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life & Accident Insurance.
• Disability Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-U to 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.

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

EEO Statement

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.