Lead Structural Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Overview

Lead structural engineer for power plant/industrial projects, guiding designs and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• structural analysis
• design calculations
• on-site assessment
• client reviews
• steel design
• mentoring

Tasks

-This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your experience and knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to support creative, cost effective solutions for existing and new designs. You will work on a wide range of power plant and industrial facility modifications and upgrades to support client requests and reviews including creating calculations, design documents, and specifications. Additionally, you will be conducting structural analyses, which include complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization. -Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. This may include performing on-site structural condition assessments and recommendations for repair/modification of existing structures that have various levels of degradation or are being repurposed. -Client interface will likely include travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for condition assessments, construction coordination and field verification of designs. -Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations. -Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation. -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 work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues. -Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. -Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. -Prepare technical specifications for structural materials. -Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work. -As a structural lead, you will be responsible for guiding junior-level engineers and designers in structural engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of structural engineering work. -Prepare engineering studies.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• pe license
• staad pro
• design codes
• 15+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's in Civil Engineering preferred) with structural engineering emphasis from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS. -Construction and start-up experience a plus. -Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity. -FSA & HSA -Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318. -Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models for industrial plants. -PE license required. -Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations. -Commissioning experience a plus. -Proficiency with MS Office applications. -Fifteen or more years of working as a member of a project team environment in the design of non-commercial, heavy industrial plants, with a focus on the analysis of steel structures, concrete foundations and supports for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants. Experience must include the selection of structural materials and the review and preparation of specifications.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Employee Referral Bonus -Paid Bereavement Leave -Employee Discount Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Disability Coverage

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must already have u.s. work authorization.