Senior Structural Engineer -- S&L Consulting

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

1d • $118,023 - $180,313 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy works with clients on utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects, evaluating and optimizing their technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects. The Senior Structural Engineer performs structural engineering reviews and analyses, translating technical expertise into actionable information for stakeholders developing, designing, constructing, operating, and financing renewable energy projects in the United States and overseas. The role works with multidisciplinary project teams and may involve occasional domestic or international travel.

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve work and deliver high-quality outcomes. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools for research, analysis, engineering and design, workflow improvement, or other work activities. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to exercise professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specified elsewhere in the job description.

The company describes its benefits as supporting employees’ health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; individuals may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering with a structural specialty.
• Power plant project design experience, including combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, or solar projects.
• At least 10 years of detailed structural design experience, including mass concrete, steel, piles, deep foundations, and lattice structures.
• At least 5 years of detailed structural design experience specific to power generation or distribution, including thermal, renewable, or substation projects.
• Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for structural engineering specifications, calculations, whitepapers, or feasibility studies.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.
• The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or a business discipline such as an MBA.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Finite element modeling experience, specifically with SAP2000, LPILE, STAAD, or similar tools.
• Experience designing foundations in unique subsurface conditions, such as karst, high groundwater, or potential liquefaction.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork experience, such as design projects or co-ops.
• Data analysis and visualization skills.
• Project finance or business acumen.
• Conceptual project design experience.
• Knowledge of construction project management and/or scheduling software.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
• Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering reviews.
• Prepare structural design specifications.
• Advise power project developers on utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects.
• Independently evaluate power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
• Develop technical reports for owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers.
• Work with multidisciplinary project teams to provide project services.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally occasionally.

Benefits

• 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.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior