Senior Structural Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Aurora, CO

4d • $77,890 - $118,999 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Designer supervises and oversees the production of structural design deliverables on a project. The role supervises a team of designers to deliver structural drawings on time and within budget while meeting customer requirements and maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability. It collaborates with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes in 3D models and optimize the overall design. 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 uses at least one major CAD software platform. CAD tools listed as valued, but not required, include Bentley OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Trimble Tekla, and Hexagon CADWorx. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work.

The role has a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location. The employer 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 platform, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, or SmartPlant 3D.
• Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI) standards 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.
• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology is preferred; a CAD certificate is required if the candidate is non-degreed.
• Skills in decision making, mentoring, budget awareness, time management, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology.
• Experience with or knowledge of Bentley OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Trimble Tekla, or Hexagon CADWorx.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of designers producing structural drawings, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget and meets or exceeds 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, if necessary, to verify on-site physical design conditions.
• Adapt to design work across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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