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Sargent & Lundy · 2 weeks ago

Lead Structural Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

15+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering firm specializing in advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation and industrial projects. The Lead Structural Engineer will apply their expertise in structural design and analysis to support modifications and upgrades for power plants and industrial facilities, guiding junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design documents and specifications.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues

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

Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work

Prepare technical specifications for structural materials

Prepare engineering studies

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

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

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.'

Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

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

Qualification

Structural engineeringStructural analysisSteel designConcrete designPE licenseMathCadSTAAD PROSAP2000SAFESTRUDLANSYSDesign codesMS OfficeWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's in Civil Engineering preferred) with structural engineering emphasis from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program

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

PE license required

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations

Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity

Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models for industrial plants

Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS

Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills