Senior Nuclear Structural Engineer – Hybrid Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead structural engineer to head a team on new nuclear facilities and upgrades. You will guide the structural engineers, interface with multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate directly with clients.

The role emphasizes applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel and concrete design, with potential travel for design reviews and site coordination. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week.

Qualifications

• BS degree Structural/Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team on projects for nuclear facilities.
• Prepare, review, and guide design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers for drawing development.
• Prepare, review, or guide the structural analysis and design of steel frames, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• There is the potential to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS degree Structural/Civil Engineering ABET-accredited

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead structural engineer to head a team on new nuclear facilities and upgrades. You will guide the structural engineers, interface with multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate directly with clients.

The role emphasizes applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel and concrete design, with potential travel for design reviews and site coordination. The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week.