Structural Designer 3 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Structural Designer 3 develops CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations to produce 2D drawing deliverables. The role independently produces structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, accountability, and customer requirements. It collaborates with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes in 3D models and optimize designs. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify physical design conditions on site. The position supports a range of technologies and projects in power generation, mining, oil and gas, renewables, carbon capture, solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas. This is a hybrid role with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Proficiency in at least one major CAD software: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, or SmartPlant 3D.
- Knowledge of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design.
- Knowledge of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design.
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Flexibility.
- Associate degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred; a CAD certificate is required if not degreed.
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.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Independently produce structural drawings on time and within budget while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability and meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
- Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers 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.
- Develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations for 2D drawing deliverables.
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, dependent upon location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
