Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

1d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position focused on mission-critical projects, with a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and office work. The role offers challenging opportunities in structural engineering and the potential for career advancement. The engineer will lead structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, produce and review engineering calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, and reports, and apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components. The position includes monitoring assigned staff’s technical work, supporting project schedules and budgets, attending project meetings, performing field walkdowns, and mentoring junior engineers. Periodic travel to project locations is required for client 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. The role requires a BSSE or MSSE degree, or similar, from an ABET-accredited program, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support work, depending on the role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to use professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless stated elsewhere in the posting. The compensation range is $118,023–$180,313. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 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.
Periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

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