Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Los Alamos, NM
•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a mid-level structural design engineering position with a hybrid arrangement that combines work from home and office work. The role offers challenging opportunities in structural engineering and career advancement. The engineer leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary projects and produces engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and reports. They apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components, including procurement and construction specifications. The position includes monitoring assigned staff on technical matters, managing tasks to project schedules and budgets, participating in project meetings and field walkdowns, and mentoring junior engineers. Periodic travel to project locations is required for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • BSSE or MSSE degree, or similar degree, from an ABET-accredited program.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering.
  • Experience producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, and support structures.
  • Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC.
  • Experience preparing design drawings, engineering analyses and calculations, and construction, fabrication, and procurement specifications.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • DOE experience.
  • Commercial or Navy field engineering and construction experience.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
  • Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
  • Produce engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
  • Ensure calculations and deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements.
  • Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
  • Produce procurement specifications and structural sections of construction specifications.
  • Monitor assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments.
  • Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.

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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