Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Description

The engineer will guide a team of structural engineers, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary engineers, and manage diverse projects. Responsibilities include applying expertise in materials, analysis, steel and concrete design, overseeing design calculations, specifications and reports, mentoring staff, performing analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members and foundations with advanced software, and traveling for design reviews and field verification.

• Work across a variety of client projects and maintain client interfaces.
• Direct preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, reports, and support drawing development.
• Supervise and mentor engineers to ensure quality deliverables.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations using advanced software.
• Travel to client and vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSCE with a structural emphasis from an ABET‑accredited program, have at least ten years of experience designing industrial, heavy‑commercial or nuclear facility structures, and be proficient with analysis tools such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL or ANSYS. Knowledge of design codes (ASCE 7, AISC, ACI) and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. A MSCE, on‑site construction support experience, or a PE/SE license are valued but not mandatory.

• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel and reinforced concrete design.
• BSCE with structural engineering emphasis from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Minimum ten years of experience designing industrial, heavy‑commercial, or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, ANSYS).
• Knowledge of design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MSCE degree (valued but not required).
• On‑site construction support experience (valued but not required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license (valued but not required).

Benefits

This Project Lead Structural Engineer role offers a hybrid schedule, combining office time with remote work. The position is based at Sargent & Lundy and provides a path to advance a career in structural engineering.

Sargent & Lundy provides award‑winning benefits that support health, financial security and work‑life balance, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, backup daycare, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings options, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, various bonuses and generous paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $116,620 to $179,890, with transparency about base salary, discretionary bonuses and a full benefits package that reflects the company's commitment to rewarding performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Backup daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pre‑tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance