Senior Structural Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Senior Structural Designer 1 supervises and oversees production of structural design deliverables for projects. The role supervises a team of designers to deliver structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements. It collaborates with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes in 3D models and optimize designs. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify physical design conditions. The work spans power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable technologies, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. The position has a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, or SmartPlant 3D.
- Knowledge of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design.
- Knowledge of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design.
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
- CAD certificate required for candidates without a degree.
- Decision-making, mentoring, budget-consciousness, time management, attention to detail, and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology.
- Experience with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Trimble Tekla, or Hexagon CADWorx.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed on time and within budget while meeting quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements.
- Oversee production of structural design deliverables on projects.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes within 3D models and optimize the overall design.
- Travel to client facilities as necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
- Adapt to technologies and projects across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 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.
- Relocation package may be available depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
