Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 116,620 - 179,890

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer. This role involves guiding a team on nuclear facility projects, providing engineering design oversight, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Candidates should have a BSCE in Structural Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. The position offers a hybrid working schedule and competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • 10 or more years of experience in nuclear facility structure design.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software.
  • Experience with design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Guide a team of structural engineers on engineering projects.
  • Interface directly with clients and other disciplines.
  • Prepare and review design calculations and specifications.

Skills

Structural analysis software proficiency
Good written and verbal communication skills
Team leadership
Knowledge of design codes

Education

BSCE in Structural Engineering
MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD
SAP2000
MS Office
ANSYS

Job description

Description

This is a lead design 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 guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and interface directly with clients.

You will lead 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, review, and provide guidance for design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers for drawing development

  • You will prepare, review, or guide the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, 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.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

  • 10 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of nuclear facility structures

  • Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS

  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Valued, but not required:

  • MSCE degree

  • On site construction support experience

  • PE or SE license

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.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

  • 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

Compensation Range

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

Transparency

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 (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), 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!

Awards & Recognition

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.

City Chattanooga

State TN

Country United States

Area of Interest Structural Engineering

Type Full Time - Regular

Job ID 2025-17031

Business Group Nuclear Power Group

Department Structural and Civil Engineering

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