Top 59 Nuclear engineer Jobs in Wheaton Il

Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $134,546 - $205,557 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Warrenville, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Pipe Stress Engineer
Johnson Service Group Inc. —Naperville, IL
- Contract
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
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Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Engineer, Sr Regulatory
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $128,700 - $143,000 a year
- 6 years
- Engineering
- Research
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Engineer, Sr Regulatory
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $128,700 - $143,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Engineering
- Research
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Engineer, Fuels / Project Manager
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $122,400 - $154,000 a year
- PMP
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
9d
Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
9d
Engineer, Electrical I&C
Constellation Energy —Warrenville, IL
- $92,700 - $154,000 a year
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Electrical Engineering
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
1d
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $62,998 - $90,586 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (Summer 2027)
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $62,998 - $90,586 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
2d
Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (Summer 2027)
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $62,998 - $90,586 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
1d
Lead Instrument & Controls Engineer - Nuclear (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
- Employee stock ownership plan
Nuclear Engineer - BWR Systems
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $170,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Quantum Software Engineer - Nuclear
Infleqtion —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $182,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Piping Stress Engineer 3 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Warrenville, IL
- $74,353 - $113,595 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Lead Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Chicago, IL
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Piping Stress Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Warrenville, IL
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$118,023 - $180,313 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

Customer communication
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Construction regulations
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Structural analysis

Full Job Description

Description:

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This is a lead design 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 guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and interface directly with clients. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor 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, review, and provide guidance for design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers for drawing development
You will prepare, review, or guide the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations
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:

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial / heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and , ACI
Good written and verbal communication skills
PE or SE license

Valued, but not required:

MSCE degree
On site construction support experience

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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: $118,023 - $180,313 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!

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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