Lead Nuclear Component Engineer 1 - Nuclear

DescriptionThis is a Lead 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:This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of component seismic and environmental qualification, structural mechanics, foundation load and component mounting analysis, and 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 and support designers with drawing developmentPerform the structural analysis and design of steel panels/cabinets, connections, equipment foundation loads and equipment supports including the effects from seismic loadsConduct primary containment penetration design and analysis for design conditions including fatigue effectsPerform Seismic Qualification activities involving review of seismic test reports and preparation/review of analyses which include seismic loadingPerform Environmental Qualification life assessments using the Arrhenius method and updates to other qualification documentationThere is the potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.QualificationsWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.Essential skills and experience: Bachelor of Science (BS) in engineering degree with emphasis in Structural or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited programTen or more years of experience related to component qualification activities in the nuclear power plant industryProficiency with structural mechanics analysis using Mathcad softwareFamiliarity with design codes and standards such as AISC, AISI, ASCE, ANSI and ASTMFamiliarity with Regulatory Guides, IEEE Standards and EPRI Documents associated with Seismic and Environmental QualificationExperience completing ASME Section III design reports and/or design specificationsProficiency with MS Office applicationsGood written and verbal communication skills Valued, but not required:MSCE degreeExperience with Finite Element Analysis using software such as SAP2000, ANSYS, STAAD, and/or STRUDLPE licenseAI & Automation at Sargent & LundyIn this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.Award-Winning BenefitsAt 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 BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Accident InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Back-Up DaycareFSA & HSA401(k)Pre-Tax Commuter AccountMerit Scholarship ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCorporate Charitable Giving ProgramTuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure BonusEmployee Referral BonusPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeaveFlexible