Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Cedar Rapids (IA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to support onsite/remote hybrid work at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. You will lead design and analysis activities for nuclear facility projects, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and guiding junior engineers.

Responsibilities include calculations, specifications, and drawing development using advanced tools. Travel to client sites is possible for reviews and coordination as needed.

Qualifications

BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Five 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
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of structural engineers and interface with other disciplines
Guide the work of less experienced project team members
Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support drawing development
Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations

Skills

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

ASCE 7

AISC

ACI

Communication skills

Civil Engineering

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

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

This position will require onsite support at the Duane Arnold Energy Center supporting project needs. This will start out as a remote position but could change to a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This Is a Senior 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 Collaborate With a Team Of Structural Engineers, Interface With Engineers From Other Disciplines, And Guide The Work Of Less Experienced Project Team Members. You Will Work With 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 and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development. You will have the opportunity to guide others in the development of engineering deliverables
Using our state-of-the-arts computer tools, you will perform 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

BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Five 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
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
Good written and verbal communication skills

Valued, But Not Required

MSCE degree
Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
On site construction support experience
PE or SE license

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

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.

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