Lead Structural Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Lead structural engineering teams designing nuclear facilities and plant upgrades at Sargent & Lundy. Applying structural analysis, steel, concrete, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design and analysis, particularly for nuclear facilities, while leading and mentoring teams. Proficient in utilizing automation and AI tools to enhance engineering workflows and deliver efficient design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Engineering LeadershipProficiency in Structural Analysis SoftwarePE or SE LicenseExperience with Design Codes and StandardsAutomation and AI Implementation

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignDesign CalculationsSpecification DevelopmentSteel Frame DesignFoundation DesignProject Team CollaborationData-Driven Problem SolvingConstruction Coordination

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoringTeam LeadershipClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

STAADSAP2000SAFESTRUDLANSYSPythonMATLABAdvanced ExcelAutomation ToolsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseSE LicenseBSCE in Structural EngineeringMSCE Degree (Valued)Certificates in Computer Science or AI (Valued)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear FacilitiesIndustrial StructuresHeavy Commercial StructuresDesign CodesConstruction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide a team of structural engineers
Interface with engineers from other disciplines and directly with clients
Lead and mentor a structural engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants
Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Work as a member of an engineering and design team on projects for various clients
Prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations
Develop specifications and work with designers on drawing development
Prepare, review, or guide structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution using data, automation, and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Direct automation and process-improvement work, including automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation
Guide when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked
Oversee engineers who program or script using Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
12 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility 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
PE or SE license
Willingness or ability to lead others using modern tools such as automation and AI
MSCE degree is valued, but not required
On site construction support experience is valued, but not required
Additional learning such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is valued
No U.S. work authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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
Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility