Lead Special Structural Analysis Engineer 1 - Nuclear

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to oversee structural engineering projects for nuclear facilities. The successful candidate will have a master's degree in Structural Engineering, significant experience in structural design, and proficiency with relevant software tools. The role involves managing a team, interfacing with other engineering disciplines, and direct client engagement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $118,023 - $180,313. Join us in supporting the future of clean energy.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in industrial/heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software.
• Knowledge of design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities.
• Conduct structural analysis for safety-related structures under various loading conditions.
• Travel for design reviews and construction coordination.

Skills

Structural analysis

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Communication skills

Education

MSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering

PE or SE license

Tools

SAP2000

STRUDL

SASSI

ANSYS

Job description

Lead Design Engineering Position

This is a Lead Design Engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering. You will guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and interface directly with clients. You will lead and mentor a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Work on a wide range of projects for various clients as a member of an engineering and design team.
• Prepare, review, or guide the structural analysis of safety‑related structures under various loading conditions, such as seismic loading and impulsive loading.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications

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

• MSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• PE or SE license.
• Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STRUDL, SASSI or ANSYS.
• Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 4, ASCE 43, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Valued, But Not Required

• Ph.D. degree.

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, such as how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guide 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

• 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.

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313.

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. 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 well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, and first‑of‑a‑kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new‑build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting‑edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Equal Opportunity

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.