Senior Structural Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial
About The Position
The Senior Structural Designer 1 supervises a team of designers responsible for producing structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements. The role 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 onsite. The position supports projects across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewables, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. The role requires structural design knowledge, CAD software proficiency, and the ability to mentor and coordinate designers. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use relevant digital technologies and remain accountable for professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred; a CAD certificate is required if not degreed.
- 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).
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Decision-making skills.
- Mentoring skills.
- Budget-consciousness.
- Time-management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Bentley OpenBuildings Designer skills.
- Autodesk Navisworks skills.
- Experience or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding customer requirements for quality, consistency, and accountability.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes within the 3D model and optimize the overall design.
- Travel to client facilities, when necessary, to verify onsite physical design conditions.
- Adapt to technologies and projects in power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
