Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent Lundy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,325 - 104,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a structural designer to join the team on a hybrid schedule based in the Richmond, VA area. You will develop structural layout drawings in 3-D models and coordinate design phases with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role includes designing structural supports and foundations, reviewing layout drawings, and mentoring junior drafters. Field walkdowns with senior staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of detailed design experience in structural steel and reinforced concrete drawings.
• Experience reviewing structural layout drawings including steel frames, connections, concrete members, and supports.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams in power plant design.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Design structural supports and foundations; investigate and solve complex structural design issues.
• Use 3D modeling tools to generate structural schematics.
• Coordinate detailed design phases for an integrated structural design model.
• Support other designers and project team members to ensure timely design delivery.
• Plan and execute structural design deliverables both independently and as part of a team.
• Possibly accompany field walkdowns to client facilities and assist senior staff.
• Guide others in drafting tool usage and mentor less experienced drafters.

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent (high school diploma plus drafting coursework)

Tools

MicroStation

Open Building Designer

Job description

Description

This position offers a hybrid schedule based out of the Richmond, Mineral and Surry, Virginia area.

• As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model
• Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues
• Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics
• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model
• Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design
• Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables
• There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
• Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
• Four or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings
• Experience in Open Building Designer.
• Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Valued but not required experience:

• Proficiency with MicroStation
• Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$68,325 - $104,385

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.