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Structural Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy

Reston, VAFull-time$68–104K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–104K/yr
Location
Reston, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Structural Designer 3 will work with multi‑disciplined engineering and design teams to develop structural physical layout drawings in a 3‑D model, design supports and foundations, troubleshoot issues, use 3D modeling software, coordinate detailed design phases, support team members, and mentor less experienced drafters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete Design3D ModelingDesign SoftwareMicroStationStructural Layout ReviewCross‑Disciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in DraftingHigh School DiplomaFour Years Detailed Design Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Responsibilities

  • As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3-D model

  • Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues

  • Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics

  • Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model

  • Provide support to other designers and project team members in order to ensure a complete and timely design

  • Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables

  • There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities

  • Provide guidance to others in the use of drafting tools, and also as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience

  • Four or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings

  • Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models

  • Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing

  • Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process

Valued but not required experience:

  • Proficiency with MicroStation

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. 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.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

  • 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

$68,325 - $104,385

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.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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CityReston

StateVA

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestDesign and Drafting

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-27475

Business GroupNuclear Power Group

DepartmentStructural and Civil Design

How this job compares

Set against the 448 open Drafting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–104K/yr
  • US median$68–104K/yr179 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $86K, is close to the US median midpoint ($86K) — in the middle half of Drafting salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Drafting jobs in Virginia and 448 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Drafting postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (324 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 126 of the 448 open Drafting jobs (28%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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