Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•$69,298 - $99,644•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days remote. The position allows direct application of knowledge in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As part of an engineering and design team, you will work on power transmission modifications and upgrades, creating calculations, designing documents, and specifications. You will tackle challenging assignments involving investigation, troubleshooting, and solving structural engineering issues. Responsibilities include performing structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations, as well as developing integrated structural designs and supporting calculations. You will have direct client interface, communicate technical information, and prepare technical specifications for structural materials. Independent reviews of others' work, including calculations and drawings, will be required. Coordination and guidance will be provided to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs. You will also review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, presenting findings and recommendations to clients and peers. Career development is supported through peer-learning and knowledge sharing within "Communities of Practice." Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification is expected.

Requirements

BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
1 or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
Ability communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail.
Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PE license
Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Develop career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.