Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Structural Engineer applies expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for new designs and modifications to existing power plants, oil and gas facilities, and industrial facilities. The role includes preparing calculations, design documents, and specifications, and analyzing complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization. The engineer leads structural design efforts, guides junior engineers and designers, coordinates detailed design phases, and investigates and resolves structural engineering issues. The work includes analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations, as well as preparing integrated designs, supporting calculations, technical specifications, and engineering studies. The position also involves independent reviews of calculations and drawings, coordination with project teams, clients, and suppliers, and assessment of existing facilities, including recommendations for upgrades, repairs, or modifications. The role is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Client-facing work may involve travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, condition assessments, construction coordination, and field verification. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
At least eight years working on project teams designing non-commercial heavy industrial plants or oil and gas plants, focused on analysis of steel structures and concrete foundations and supports for new plants or modifications or replacements at existing plants.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience selecting structural materials and reviewing and preparing specifications.
Experience writing structural engineering calculations and providing supporting documentation.
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 for industrial plants.
Proficiency with at least one of MathCad, STAAD PRO, RISA, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
Proficiency with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the company does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to develop cost-effective solutions for new and existing facilities.
Support power plant, oil and gas, and industrial facility modifications and upgrades by preparing calculations, design documents, and specifications.
Conduct structural analyses involving complex loading conditions, including wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization.
Lead structural engineering design efforts and guide junior-level engineers and designers, including coordinating detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural engineering issues.
Analyze and design steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using computer tools.
Develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations for planned work.
Prepare technical specifications for structural materials and prepare engineering studies.
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 and timely design delivery.
Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades and replacements; present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Perform on-site structural condition assessments and recommend repairs or modifications for degraded or repurposed structures.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers.
Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, condition assessments, construction coordination, and field verification of designs.