Senior Structural Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Midland, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Designer 1 supervises and oversees the production of structural design deliverables on projects. The role leads a team of designers to deliver structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and compliance with 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 energy technologies, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas.

The position uses a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Proficiency in at least one major CAD software package, such as 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).
• Decision-making, mentoring, budget-consciousness, time management, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• An associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology is preferred; a CAD certificate is required for candidates without a degree.
• The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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 to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of designers to complete structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes in the 3D model and optimize the overall design.
• Travel to client facilities when necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
• Adapt to technologies 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.
• FSA and 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree