Lead Nuclear Structural Engineer — Hybrid Work & Impact

Sargent & Lundy; California; On-site; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a lead structural engineer to guide a team on nuclear facility projects, interfacing with clients and other disciplines. You will apply structural analysis and design of steel and concrete components, with field verification and occasional site travel.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, 10+ years in nuclear structures, and proficiency with STAAD, SAP2000, ANSYS, and related codes. MSCE or PE/SE is valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ten or more years of experience on nuclear facility structures design and analysis.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
• Proficiency with MS Office; good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades.
• Guide design calculations, develop specifications, and coordinate drawings with designers.
• Perform structural analysis of steel frames, concrete members, and foundations.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and construction coordination as needed.

Skills

Structural engineering

Team leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

MSCE degree

PE or SE license

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a lead structural engineer to guide a team on nuclear facility projects, interfacing with clients and other disciplines. You will apply structural analysis and design of steel and concrete components, with field verification and occasional site travel.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, 10+ years in nuclear structures, and proficiency with STAAD, SAP2000, ANSYS, and related codes. MSCE or PE/SE is valued.