Sargent & Lundy

Senior Structural Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy$77K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred
  • CAD certificate required if non-degreed
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required
  • Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, SmartPlant 3D)
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of designers to meet project deadlines and budgets
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve design clashes
  • Travel to client facilities to verify on-site design conditions
  • Adapt design strategies across diverse energy sectors
  • Ensure design quality meets or exceeds customer requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Competitive 401(k) with company matching and additional financial benefits
Full Job Description
Description

  • Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed on-time and within budget, while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes within the 3D model, optimizing the overall design. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
  • Adapt to a wide range of technologies in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and renewables. We are leading the charge in carbon capture technologies, while also working in solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas.


Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Education and experience:
  • Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred
  • CAD certificate required if non-degreed
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required

Essential skills:
  • Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, SmartPlant 3D)
  • Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design
  • Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Decision Making
  • Mentoring
  • Budget Conscious
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility

CAD Software skills valued but not required:
  • Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
  • Autodesk Navisworks


Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • 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


Compensation Range

$77,890 - $118,999

Transparency Statement

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.

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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