Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Oak Ridge, TN
•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position focused on mission-critical work, offering varied engineering challenges and opportunities for career advancement. The role leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and produces technically sound engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and reports that meet project requirements. It applies civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components. The position also monitors assigned staff on technical matters, keeps assigned tasks aligned with project schedules and budgets, attends project meetings, conducts field walkdowns, and mentors junior engineers. Periodic travel to project locations is required for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. The position offers a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify, and the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • BSSE or MSSE degree, or similar, from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering.
  • Experience producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, and support structures.
  • Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC.
  • Experience preparing design drawings, engineering analyses and calculations, and construction, fabrication, and procurement specifications.
  • Requires periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities; DOE experience may be commercial or Navy.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Field engineering and construction experience.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports, ensuring technical soundness and compliance with project requirements.
  • Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
  • Produce procurement specifications and structural sections of construction specifications.
  • Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments.
  • Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
  • Use effective written and oral communication; attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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
  • Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible individuals
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