Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

1d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position offering challenging work and opportunities for career advancement. The engineer leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary projects and produces engineering analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports. The role includes reviewing technical deliverables, coordinating assigned staff and project work, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting client and project activities. The position has a hybrid work arrangement and requires periodic travel to project locations for meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate 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.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
BSSE, MSSE, or similar degree from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities.
Commercial or Navy field engineering and construction experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies 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 structural sections of construction specifications.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments.
Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Mentor junior engineers.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.