Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position with a hybrid arrangement that combines work from home and in-office work. The role offers challenging structural engineering opportunities and career advancement. The engineer leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and produces engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports. They ensure calculations and deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements, apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components, and prepare procurement and construction specifications for structural sections. The position also involves monitoring assigned staff on technical matters, keeping assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets, communicating effectively in writing and orally, attending project meetings, conducting field walkdowns, and mentoring junior engineers. Periodic travel to project locations is required for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible positions may also include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; 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.
10+ 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

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities.
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 on technical matters related to project assignments.
Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
Use effective written and oral communication.
Mentor junior engineers.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.