Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

1d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position focused on mission-critical projects. The role offers varied and challenging structural engineering opportunities and potential for career advancement. It uses a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and office work, and requires periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs, and presentations. The Lead Structural Engineer leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and produces technically sound engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and reports in accordance with project requirements. The role applies civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components, including preparation of procurement and construction specifications for structural sections. The engineer monitors assigned staff on technical matters, maintains assigned work within project schedules and budgets, attends project meetings, performs field walkdowns, and mentors junior engineers. The position requires U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. The employer describes comprehensive benefits, including health plans, insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement and financial programs, and flexible work arrangements. The stated compensation range is $134,546–$205,557, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 or more 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.
Ability to travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities; commercial or Navy DOE experience is also mentioned as valued.
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.
Produce engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports, ensuring deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements.
Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
Produce procurement specifications and construction specifications for structural sections.
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, walk-downs, and presentations.