Structural Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Structural Designer 1 works in Sargent & Lundy's Energy & Industrial Group and develops CAD 3D models of steel structures and concrete foundations that are used to produce 2D drawing deliverables. The role supports senior designers by preparing structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements. It also involves coordinating with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes in 3D models and improve the overall design. Travel to client facilities with experienced project team members may be necessary to verify physical design conditions. The position offers a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days working remotely. The designer may work across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy projects, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in structural design.
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Awareness of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design.
- Awareness of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design.
- Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- An Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology is preferred; a CAD certificate is required if the candidate is not degreed.
- The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology.
- Experience with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer.
- Experience with Autodesk Navisworks.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations for 2D drawing deliverables.
- Support senior designers by producing structural drawings on time and within budget while meeting quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes in the 3D model and optimize the overall design.
- Travel to client facilities with experienced project team members, as necessary, to verify on-site physical design conditions.
- Adapt to projects and technologies across 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
