[Hiring] Senior Nuclear Component Engineer @Sargent & Lundy

Role Description

This is a Senior Nuclear Component Engineer position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in component qualification engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team including other component qualification engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.

You will work with an engineering team on projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• Component seismic and environmental qualification
• Structural mechanics
• Foundation load and component mounting analysis
• ASME Code calculations for Section III and Section VIII vessels, valves, and pumps

As a member of an engineering team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will:

• Prepare and review design calculations
• Review test/analysis qualification reports from vendors
• Develop specifications
• Revise client design basis documents
• Support designers with drawing development
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel panels/cabinets, connections, equipment foundation loads, and equipment supports including the effects from seismic loads
• Conduct primary containment penetration design and analysis for design conditions including fatigue effects
• Perform Seismic Qualification activities involving review of seismic test reports and preparation/review of analyses which include seismic loading
• Perform Environmental Qualification life assessments using the Arrhenius method and updates to other qualification documentation
• Potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering degree with emphasis in Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Seven or more years of experience related to component qualification activities in the nuclear power plant industry
• Proficiency with structural mechanics analysis using Mathcad software
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as AISC, AISI, ASCE, ANSI, and ASTM
• Familiarity with Regulatory Guides, IEEE Standards, and EPRI Documents associated with Seismic and Environmental Qualification
• Experience completing ASME Section III design reports and/or design specifications
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• MSCE degree (valued, but not required)
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis using software such as SAP2000, ANSYS, STAAD, and/or STRUDL (valued, but not required)
• PE license (valued, but not required)

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.

• 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

$84,762 - $129,498

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.