Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Structural Engineer will work on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The role applies expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to power transmission modifications and upgrades. As part of an engineering and design team, the engineer will develop calculations, design documents, and specifications; investigate and solve structural engineering problems; and analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations. The position involves client interaction, technical communication, preparation of structural material specifications, independent reviews of engineering work, and coordination with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The engineer will review existing facilities and recommend upgrades or replacements, while developing professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice. Travel to client and vendor offices, substations, and other client sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, walk-downs, and scoping meetings. Sargent & Lundy provides comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The position does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

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.
12 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably on a project team designing and upgrading electrical substations.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients using an appropriate level of technical detail.
Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
Ability to complete assignments accurately within budget and schedule.
Technical knowledge of practical structural engineering applications, 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 at least one of the following programs: 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 sites for occasional walk-downs and scoping meetings.
Must be able to work in the United States without employer-provided work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience designing light industrial building structures.
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

Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to power transmission modifications and upgrades.
Create calculations, design documents, and specifications to support client recommendations and reviews.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of 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.
Interface directly with clients and communicate technical information.
Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete, timely designs.
Review existing facilities and propose upgrades and replacements; present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Participate in peer learning and share knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s systems and Communities of Practice.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Attend occasional client site walk-downs and scoping meetings.