Senior Structural Engineer - Grid

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid at Sargent & Lundy

Directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design on a variety of power transmission upgrades and modifications. You will work in an engineering and design team to prepare calculations, document designs, and specifications that support client recommendations and reviews.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
• Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for planned work.
• Interface directly with clients and communicate technical information.
• Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
• Review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers.
• Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Participate in peer learning through Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office with two days remote. A generous relocation package is available depending on location.

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET-accredited program with strong background in behavioral materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably on design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Effective communication with clients at appropriate technical detail.
• Ability to perform occasional walk‑downs and attend scoping meetings at client sites.
• Experience writing and supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Consistently complete assignments within budget and schedule with high accuracy.
• Technical knowledge of structural engineering, including analysis for supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following:
  Math Cad, STAAD PRO, SAP
  2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, RISA Floor.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• PE license
• Experience in designing light industrial building structures

• 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, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

$95,840.00 – $

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package may include a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and eligibility for discretionary bonus.