Senior Nuclear Structural Engineer – Hybrid & Lead Designer

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development resources

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group, focusing on design and analysis of structural systems for new facilities and plant upgrades.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with multi-discipline engineers, and ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI standards while delivering cost-effective, safe designs. Hybrid work with in-office 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of 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, and ACI.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering work on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawings.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines and guide junior team members.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited BSCE

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior structural engineer to join our Nuclear Power Group, focusing on design and analysis of structural systems for new facilities and plant upgrades.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with multi-discipline engineers, and ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI standards while delivering cost-effective, safe designs. Hybrid work with in-office 3 days per week.