Structural Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

2d•$145,310 - $222,001

About The Position

This is a lead-level structural design engineering position offering challenging work and opportunities for career advancement. The role leads structural design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams and applies civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components. It produces and reviews engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, reports, and structural procurement and construction specifications, ensuring deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements. The position also monitors assigned staff’s technical work and manages assigned tasks to meet project schedules and budgets. It includes attending project meetings, conducting field walkdowns, mentoring junior engineers, and periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. Candidates must also be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. The role requires a BSSE, MSSE, or similar degree from an ABET-accredited program and at least 15 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience. Relevant experience includes design of foundations, structures, and support structures; use of ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC; and preparation of design drawings, engineering analyses and calculations, and construction, fabrication, and procurement specifications. A Professional Engineer license, DOE experience, and field engineering or construction experience are valued but not required. Sargent & Lundy supports the appropriate use of technology to improve work and deliver high-quality client outcomes. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere in the job description.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
BSSE, MSSE, or similar degree from an ABET-accredited program.
15 or more years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience.
Experience producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, and support structures.
Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC.
Experience preparing design drawings, engineering analyses and calculations, and construction, fabrication, and procurement specifications.
Ability to travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities; DOE experience may be commercial or Navy.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Field engineering and construction experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead structural design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
Produce engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports; ensure deliverables are technically sound and meet project requirements.
Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
Produce structural procurement and construction specifications.
Monitor assigned staff’s work on technical matters related to project assignments.
Maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.
Mentor junior engineers.
Travel periodically to project locations for client meetings, walkdowns, and presentations.