Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Lead Structural Engineer will apply 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; conducting structural analyses for complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization; and designing steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using computer tools. As a structural lead, this engineer guides junior engineers and designers and coordinates detailed design phases across structural engineering work. The position also involves troubleshooting structural issues; preparing engineering studies and technical specifications; independently reviewing calculations and drawings; coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers; and assessing existing facilities to recommend upgrades, replacements, repairs, or modifications. Assessments may involve site visits to structures with degradation or proposed changes in use. The role supports ongoing professional development through peer learning and mentoring. The position is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Client interaction may involve travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, condition assessments, construction coordination, and field verification. The role requires a PE license and at least eight years of relevant project-team experience. 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 of experience as a member of a project team designing non-commercial heavy industrial plants or oil and gas plants, focused on analysis of steel structures, concrete foundations, and supports for new plants or existing-plant modifications or replacements.
- Experience selecting structural materials and reviewing and preparing specifications.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- 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 MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work in the office three days per week under the hybrid schedule.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 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
- Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design to develop cost-effective solutions for new and existing industrial 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.
- Guide junior engineers and designers and coordinate detailed design phases for structural engineering work.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural engineering issues.
- Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
- Develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations.
- Prepare technical specifications for structural materials and prepare engineering studies.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
- Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades, replacements, repairs, or modifications; present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- Conduct on-site structural condition assessments and recommend repairs or modifications for degraded or repurposed structures.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer-learning and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, condition assessments, construction coordination, and field verification of designs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
