Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Pittsburgh is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to guide structural engineering teams for nuclear project designs. Candidates should have a BSCE in Structural Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and be proficient in structural analysis software such as STAAD and SAP2000. The role involves preparing design calculations, leading teams, and ensuring effective workflows using automation and AI tools. A competitive compensation package and significant benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in design and analysis of nuclear facility structures.
• Proficient in structural analysis software including STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Strong understanding of design codes and standards like ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural engineers on nuclear facility projects.
• Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations.
• Oversee structural analysis and design of steel frames and foundations.

Skills

Structural analysis software proficiency

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience in structural engineering

Knowledge of design codes and standards

Leadership in automation and AI tools

Education

BSCE in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

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 have the opportunity to lead and mentor a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

AI & Automation

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility 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.

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

Valued but Not Required

• PE or SE license.
• MSCE degree.
• On site construction support experience.

Benefits

Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support employees. Our dedication has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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.

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.