Structural Engineer - Grid

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This position offers the opportunity 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, documenting designs, and preparing specifications.

• 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 the client 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 to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Develop your career through peer‑learning and sharing of knowledge within S&L’s communities of practice.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET‑approved program with a strong background in the behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Three or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably on projects that involve the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the client at an appropriate technical level.
• Willingness to perform occasional walk‑downs and visit client sites for scoping meetings.
• Experience writing and supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Ability to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technical knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering, including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following programs:
  Math Cad, STAAD PRO, SAP
  2000, 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.

• PE license
• Experience 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
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

$72,690.00 – $

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services