Structural Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

83d • $72,690 - $106,250

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues. You will 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. You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information. You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials. You will 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. You will develop your 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.” You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Three or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients with appropriate technical detail.
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client sites for scoping meetings.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Ability to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering.
• Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with 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.

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.
• Interface directly with clients and communicate technical information.
• 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.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Life & Accident Insurance.
• Disability Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-Up Daycare.
• FSA & 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees