Lead Structural Engineer – Nuclear Facilities (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a lead structural engineer to guide a team on nuclear facility projects and upgrades, interfacing with clients and multiple disciplines to ensure robust design and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes materials knowledge, structural analysis, steel/concrete design, and collaboration across engineering teams, with a hybrid work setup in Hamilton, NJ and remote work options.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience on design/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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural engineers on projects for nuclear facilities and upgrades.
• Prepare, review, and guide design calculations; develop specifications; coordinate with designers on drawings.
• Design and review structural analysis of steel frames, concrete members, and foundations.
• Travel to client and vendor sites for design reviews and field verification as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BSCE in Structural Engineering

PE or SE license

MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

ASCE 7

AISC

ACI

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a lead structural engineer to guide a team on nuclear facility projects and upgrades, interfacing with clients and multiple disciplines to ensure robust design and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes materials knowledge, structural analysis, steel/concrete design, and collaboration across engineering teams, with a hybrid work setup in Hamilton, NJ and remote work options.