Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN
•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This lead-level structural design engineering position offers challenging opportunities in Structural Engineering and the potential for career advancement. The role leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and applies civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components. The position is hybrid, combining work from home and in the office, and requires periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs, and presentations. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools when relevant to support engineering and design activities; employees remain responsible for applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work.

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.
  • BSSE or MSSE degree, or similar, from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 10 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, walk-downs, 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; 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 deliverables 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.

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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