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This is a senior engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.
You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering 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 materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development
- Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations
- Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind and seismic
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Valued, but not required:
- MSCE degree
- Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
- On site construction support experience
- PE or SE license
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
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. 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 & Wellness
- 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
This is a senior engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will collaborate with a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and guide the work of less experienced project team members.
You will work with a structural engineering team on engineering 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 materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of projects for various clients. You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with drawing development
- Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations
- Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind and seismic
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5 or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of structures
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Valued, but not required:
- MSCE degree
- Experience with design and analysis of power plant and/or industrial structures
- On site construction support experience
- PE or SE license
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
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. 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 & Wellness
- 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
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy367
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nuclear engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in nuclear engineering or closely related field
- Experience with nuclear analysis codes such as MCNP, RELAP, or SCALE
- Knowledge of NRC regulations and nuclear safety standards
- Ability to obtain or hold a U.S. security clearance
- Experience with reactor design, operations, or fuel cycle processes
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training certification preferred
Tips for Your Nuclear Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for clearance requirements
Many nuclear engineer roles, especially in defense and national labs, require a security clearance. Call out any existing clearance level, even interim or expired, in your resume header. Recruiters screen for this before reviewing technical qualifications.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nuclear engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your reactor or facility experience precisely
Vague claims like 'experience with nuclear systems' get ignored. Name the specific reactor type, facility, or code you worked with, such as pressurized water reactors, MCNP, or SCALE. Hiring managers in this field know the difference.
Address the NRC licensing question upfront
If you hold an NRC reactor operator license or have worked under one, say so explicitly on your resume and in your cover letter. It's a differentiator most candidates bury or omit entirely.
Prepare for a multi-round technical interview
Nuclear engineer interviews typically include a live problem-solving round on topics like shielding calculations, criticality safety, or thermal hydraulics. Practice walking through your methodology out loud, not just arriving at the answer.
Negotiate relocation before you accept
A large share of nuclear engineer openings are tied to specific plant sites or lab campuses in regions with a high cost of living. Ask about relocation assistance and temporary housing during the offer stage, not after you sign.
Nuclear Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nuclear engineers?
The companies hiring the most nuclear engineers right now include Sargent & Lundy, ENERCON SERVICES, and S&ME, with the largest share of openings in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, national laboratories, and commercial utilities consistently represent the bulk of open roles.
How many nuclear engineer jobs are remote?
About 84% of nuclear engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines given the hands-on and regulated nature of nuclear work. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are in policy analysis, regulatory compliance, and software-based reactor modeling rather than plant operations or safety analysis tied to a specific facility.
How do you become a nuclear engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field such as mechanical or electrical engineering with a nuclear focus. Most employers require coursework in reactor physics, radiation transport, and thermal hydraulics. Getting hands-on experience through co-ops, internships at a national lab, or a research reactor program significantly strengthens your candidacy. A Professional Engineer license or graduate degree opens additional roles in advanced research and regulatory work.
How do you get hired as a nuclear engineer with little experience?
Entry-level nuclear engineer candidates get traction by emphasizing academic project work on reactor design or criticality safety, any co-op or internship at a utility or national lab, and proficiency with industry analysis codes learned in coursework. Applying to utilities with active new-plant or uprate programs, and to national labs with graduate fellowship pipelines, gives you the best shot when your professional experience is limited.
What does the nuclear engineer interview process look like?
Most nuclear engineer interviews move through a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round focused on reactor physics or safety analysis fundamentals, and then an onsite or virtual panel with the engineering team. Some employers add a written or live problem-solving exercise covering shielding, criticality, or thermal hydraulic calculations. Roles requiring a security clearance also include a background review process that runs in parallel and can extend the overall timeline.
Where can I find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to nuclear engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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