Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering and design services, and they are seeking a Structural Engineer 2 to support power transmission modifications and upgrades. The role involves performing structural analysis, designing steel frames and concrete members, and interfacing directly with clients to communicate technical information.
Responsibilities
- You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues
- You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations
- Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work
- You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information
- You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials
- You will Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation
- Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design
- Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
- You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice.'
- You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Skills
- This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
- 1 or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations
- Ability communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
- Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity
- Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- PE license
- Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Benefits
- 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
- Hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Company Overview
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sargentlundy.com.