Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Lead Structural Engineer 2 will work as part of an engineering and design team on power transmission modifications and upgrades, applying expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. The role includes preparing calculations, design documents, and specifications to support client recommendations and reviews, and investigating and resolving a range of structural engineering issues. The engineer will perform structural analysis and detailed design for steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations; develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations; prepare technical specifications for structural materials; and independently review calculations and drawings produced by others. The role also involves reviewing existing facilities to recommend upgrades or replacements and presenting findings to clients and peers. The position includes direct communication with clients and coordination with engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to deliver complete, timely designs. The engineer will share knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s peer-learning systems and Communities of Practice. Travel to client and vendor offices, substation locations for construction coordination and field verification, and occasional client-site walk-downs or scoping meetings is required. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work three days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
- At least 12 years of experience as a practicing structural engineer; experience on project teams designing and upgrading electrical substations is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients using an appropriate level of technical detail.
- Experience writing structural engineering calculations and providing supporting documentation.
- Ability to complete assignments accurately within budget and schedule.
- Practical structural engineering knowledge, including analysis of structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
- Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Proficiency with one or more of MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, or RISA Floor.
- Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to travel to client and vendor offices and substation locations and to perform occasional site walk-downs.
- U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience designing light industrial building structures.
- Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to power transmission modifications and upgrades.
- Prepare calculations, design documents, and specifications to support client recommendations and reviews.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve structural engineering issues.
- Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
- Develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations for planned work.
- Communicate technical information directly to clients.
- Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
- Perform occasional walk-downs and visit client sites for scoping meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
