Sargent & Lundy

Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$69K — $99K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSCE or MSCE from an ABET accredited program focused on materials behavior and structural design.
  • 1+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally in electrical substations.
  • Strong client communication skills with a technical focus.
  • Ability to perform site visits and attend client scoping meetings.
  • Experience writing documentation for structural engineering calculations.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering principles and design integrity.
  • Familiarity with design codes like IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and solve a variety of structural engineering issues.
  • Perform detailed structural analysis and design of steel frames and concrete members.
  • Develop integrated structural designs with supporting calculations.
  • Interface directly with clients to convey technical information.
  • Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
  • Review and guide work done by others for accuracy and compliance.
  • Propose upgrades for existing facilities and present findings to clients.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote.
  • Career development through peer-learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Participation in cutting-edge AI and automation in engineering workflows.
Full Job Description
Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the ability 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, document designs, and specifications.
  • 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.


Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • 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.
  • 1 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • PE license
  • Experience in the design of light industrial building structures


AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:
  • You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
  • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.


Compensation Range

$69,298 - $99,644

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.
Learn more about Sargent & Lundy
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1891

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Sargent & Lundy

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Structural Engineer 2 - Grid jobs: