Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear engineering as a Lead Structural Engineer 2. This exciting role offers the chance to mentor a team and work on a diverse range of projects for new and existing nuclear facilities. With a hybrid work arrangement and exceptional benefits, it’s an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic field with a focus on clean energy.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in industrial/heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures.
• PE or SE license required.
• Proficient with design codes such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Structural Engineering team on various projects.
• Prepare and review design calculations and specifications.
• Conduct structural analysis and design for nuclear facilities.

Skills

Structural analysis

Structural steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Good written and verbal communication skills

Education

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

MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

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This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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 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 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, 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
  
  

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
• 12 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
• PE or SE license
  
  

Valued, But Not Required

• MSCE degree
• On site construction support experience
  
  

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 Range

$123,800.00 - $192,660.00

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.

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