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Sargent & Lundy · 2 days ago

Structural Engineer 3 - Grid

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $106K/yr

3+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm specializing in power transmission modifications and upgrades. The Structural Engineer 3 - Grid will apply their expertise in materials and structural design to develop integrated structural designs, perform analysis, and communicate technical information directly with clients.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations

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

You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information

You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials

You will 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

You will 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 travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualification

Structural analysisStructural steel designReinforced concrete designTechnical specificationsMathCadSTAAD PROSAP2000SAFERISA 3DRISA FloorDesign codes familiarityPE licenseInterpersonal communicationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

Three or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably as a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations

Ability communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail

Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations

Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy

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

Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, 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