Senior Structural Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial
About The Position
The Senior Structural Designer 1 supports Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group, which delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including new plant design and upgrades to operating facilities. The role supervises a team of designers and coordinates structural design with mechanical and electrical disciplines. Work spans technologies in power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewables, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify physical design conditions on site. The position requires an associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology, preferred; applicants without a degree must have a CAD certificate. At least 10 years of experience is required. Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English, proficient in at least one major CAD software, and knowledgeable about ACI foundation design, the AISC manual for steel design, and OSHA. The role does not offer U.S. work authorization sponsorship. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare plans, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. Compensation is listed as $77,890–$118,999, with eligible employees potentially participating in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred; a CAD certificate is required if the candidate does not have a degree.
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, or SmartPlant 3D.
- Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI) requirements 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.
- Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer.
- Experience with Autodesk Navisworks.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed 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 as necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
- Adapt to a wide range of technologies in power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewables.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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 eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
