Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

1d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

This lead-level design engineering position offers challenging opportunities in structural engineering and potential for career advancement. The role leads structural design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and produces engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports. It ensures calculations and deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements, applying civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components. The position also develops structural procurement and construction specifications, monitors assigned staff on technical matters, and manages assigned tasks to meet project schedules and budgets. It involves mentoring junior engineers, participating in project meetings, and conducting field walkdowns. The position has a hybrid arrangement, combining work from home and office work, and requires periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. The role requires U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Compensation is listed as $134,546–$205,557, and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as comprehensive, supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. The company also encourages appropriate use of technology, including digital tools, while expecting employees to apply professional judgment and review. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere in the job description.

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, walkdowns, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
DOE experience; commercial or Navy field engineering and construction experience.

Responsibilities

Lead structural design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
Produce engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
Ensure calculations and deliverables are technically sound and comply with project requirements.
Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to design and qualify structures, systems, and components.
Produce structural procurement specifications and construction specifications.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments.
Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Mentor junior engineers.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.