Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position supporting multidisciplinary project teams and offering opportunities to work on challenging structural engineering projects. The position allows a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of work from home and office work, and provides opportunities for career advancement. The engineer leads structural design efforts and produces and reviews engineering calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure they are technically sound and meet project requirements. The role also includes monitoring assigned staff’s technical work, managing tasks to project schedules and budgets, participating in project meetings and field walkdowns, and mentoring junior engineers. Periodic travel to project locations is required for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in structural engineering or a similar discipline from an ABET-accredited program and at least 12 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience are required. Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. The stated compensation range is $134,546–$205,557. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus program. The company notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.

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.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in structural engineering or a similar discipline 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.
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.
Ensure calculations and deliverables are technically sound and comply with 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’s work on technical matters related to project assignments.
Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
Mentor junior engineers.
Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.