Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear Power (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group as a Structural Engineering Consultant 2, advancing carbon‑free nuclear energy and related technologies. You will collaborate with top professionals, tackle challenging projects, and contribute to safe, reliable nuclear power for a greener future.

You will lead a team of structural engineers, interface with clients and other disciplines, and manage diverse projects, guiding design calculations, reviews, and deliverables while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from ABET‑accredited program.
• 20+ years of experience in design/analysis of industrial/heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures.
• PE or SE license.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MSCE degree is valued but not required.
• On-site construction support experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of structural engineers on projects.
• Interface with clients and engineers from other disciplines.
• Direct the preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports and other deliverables; support designers with drawing development.
• Supervise and mentor others in the development of quality engineering deliverables.
• Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using state‑of‑the‑art computer tools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership experience

Education

ABET‑accredited BSCE

MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group as a Structural Engineering Consultant 2, advancing carbon‑free nuclear energy and related technologies. You will collaborate with top professionals, tackle challenging projects, and contribute to safe, reliable nuclear power for a greener future.

You will lead a team of structural engineers, interface with clients and other disciplines, and manage diverse projects, guiding design calculations, reviews, and deliverables while mentoring staff.