Top 70 Nuclear engineers Jobs in Virginia

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Mineral, VA
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Richmond, VA
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Richmond, VA
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Richmond, VA
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Associate - Staff Engineer Nuclear Analysis & Fuel (GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060)
Dominion Energy —Glen Allen, VA
- $81,900 - $132,800 a year
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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-- Nuclear Weapon Effects SME (T)
SimIS Inc. —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 6 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Nuclear Engineer
Leidos —Reston, VA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Nuclear Engineer - Mid
Nalley Consulting —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Managing Consultant - Nuclear Specialist
Guidehouse Inc. —Arlington, VA
- $113,000 - $188,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Nuclear Engineer – Sr
Nalley Consulting —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Nuclear Engineering Data Scientist
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $86,000 - $136,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Nuclear Engineer SME
Leidos —Reston, VA
- $154,050 - $278,475 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
ENGINEER NUCLEAR 4
HII —Newport News, VA
- $124,000 - $153,000 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Engineering
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ENGINEER NUCLEAR 3
HII —Newport News, VA
- $99,000 - $122,000 a year
- Email
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Structural Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Kiewit Corporation —Reston, VA
- $138,000 - $145,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
NNSA Defense Programs Senior Project Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —Crystal City, VA
- $151,300 - $226,900 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Senior Nuclear Power Regulatory Policy
Battelle —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Nuclear Propulsion Engineering Technicians
HII —Newport News, VA
- $54,127 - $80,000 a year
- Email
- Schematics
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Principal/Lead Nuclear Engineer
Mpr Associates, Inc. —Alexandria, VA
- Overtime
- Management
- 11+ years
- Office
Nuclear Functional Area Planner (FAP)
Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. —Newport News, VA
- $105,000 - $121,250 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
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Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy -
Mineral, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$84,762 - $129,498 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Bereavement leave
Referral program

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Construction regulations
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Productivity software
Structural analysis

Full Job Description

Description:

This position is looking for someone to be onsite 5 days per week at North Anna Power Station. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

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
There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualifications:

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

Essential skills and experience:

BS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Five 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

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AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy:

In 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 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. 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: $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. About This Business Unit:

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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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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