Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

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

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering role on multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities to work on challenging structural engineering projects and advance professionally. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of work from home and office work. The engineer leads structural design efforts and produces technically sound calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and reports in accordance with project requirements. The role includes periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs, and presentations. 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. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the United States does not qualify.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • BSSE, MSSE, or similar degree 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.
  • Availability for periodic travel 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; DOE experience may be commercial or Navy-related.
  • 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 they 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 structural sections of construction specifications.
  • Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments.
  • Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
  • Attend project meetings and perform field walk-downs.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs, 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.
  • Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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