Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear Projects (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to advance our Nuclear Power Group in Cary, NC. You will lead design and analysis of structures, collaborate across disciplines, and guide junior team members on diverse reactor projects. Hybrid schedule requires in-office work 3 days per week.

Focus areas include steel and concrete design, wind and seismic loading, and compliance with IBC/ASCE codes. Strong communication and software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in 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

• Collaborate with a team of structural engineers and interface with engineers from other disciplines.
• Guide the work of less experienced project team members.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
• Conduct structural analyses, including loading conditions such as wind and seismic.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office work 3 days per week.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Structural engineering knowledge

Education

BSCE - Structural Engineering

MSCE degree (valued)

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to advance our Nuclear Power Group in Cary, NC. You will lead design and analysis of structures, collaborate across disciplines, and guide junior team members on diverse reactor projects. Hybrid schedule requires in-office work 3 days per week.

Focus areas include steel and concrete design, wind and seismic loading, and compliance with IBC/ASCE codes. Strong communication and software skills are essential.