Structural Engineer 1 Entry-Level - Nuclear (Start ASAP)

Join Sargent & Lundy as an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to work on nuclear facility design, analysis, and modifications within a leading nuclear engineering firm.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilize and expand academic knowledge in structural engineering for nuclear facility projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers from various disciplines on new nuclear facilities, plant betterment, and modifications.
• Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Prepare design calculations, develop specifications, and support drawing development.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using advanced computer tools.
• Conduct structural analyses including wind and seismic loading conditions.
• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers.
• Potential travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with strong academic background in materials behavior, structural analysis, steel and concrete design.
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Knowledge of practical structural engineering applications including load analysis and design integrity.
• Understanding of structural engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for project design.
• Familiarity with structural design techniques, tools, and production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Preferred but not required: ABET-accredited degree, Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion and Engineer in Training designation.
• Preferred familiarity with structural analysis software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, GT STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Preferred knowledge of design codes and standards including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, N690, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
• Note: The company does not sponsor work authorization for this position in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,660.00 - $87,090.00
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan and pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, and tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus.

Training & Development

• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers.
• Engage in meaningful project engineering assignments to develop professional skills.

Career Progression

• Opportunities to grow within the Nuclear Power Group, contributing to advanced nuclear technologies and projects.
• Potential to advance through experience gained in design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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