Senior​/Lead Structural Engineer - EPC Projects; Metals

Senior/Lead Structural Engineer - EPC Projects (Metals Sector) at Lexicon, Inc.

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities, providing construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior/Lead Structural Engineer with extensive experience in large‑scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects within the metals and minerals sector. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and oversight of structural engineering, ensuring robust, safe, and cost‑effective solutions for industrial plants such as smelters, refineries, and processing facilities.

• Lead design and analysis of steel, concrete, and foundation structures for large industrial facilities.
• Oversee and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure strict compliance with international codes and standards (AISC, ACI, Eurocodes, IS codes).
• Provide expert technical guidance during procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning.
• Conduct structural integrity assessments, resolving complex site engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with civil, piping, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless project integration.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, establishing best practices in structural engineering.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to align engineering solutions with project goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (master’s preferred).
• 15+ years’ experience in structural design and engineering, with at least 8 years in EPC projects for metals/mining/heavy industry.
• Proven expertise in reinforced concrete, structural steel, and heavy industrial foundations.
• Proficiency in STAAD Pro, SAP
  2000, ETABS, Tekla Structures, or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Must be able to work weekends and long hours in a high‑pressure working environment.
• Must be accessible at any time for emergencies.
• Requires frequent bending, stooping and lifting.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Construction

Location:

Little Rock, AR

Salary Range: $ - $