Structural Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Structural Designer 1 position is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group. The role develops CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations and produces 2D drawing deliverables. The designer supports senior designers and collaborates with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes in 3D models and optimize designs. Travel to client facilities with experienced project team members may be necessary to verify physical design conditions on site. The position works across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy technologies, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. It uses a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, or SmartPlant 3D.
- 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 for candidates without a degree.
- Previous relevant experience is considered.
- Applicants must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology.
- Skills with Bentley OpenBuildings Designer, Bentley MicroStation, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Trimble Tekla, or Hexagon CADWorx; these software skills are valued but not required.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Support senior designers by producing structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes within the 3D model and optimize the overall design.
- Travel to client facilities with experienced project team members, when necessary, to verify on-site physical design conditions.
- Develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations used to produce 2D drawing deliverables.
- Adapt to technologies and projects across power generation, mining, oil and gas, and renewables, including carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas.
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 to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Relocation package may be available depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
