Sargent & Lundy

Structural Engineer - Entry/Mid-Level

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • 0-2 years of experience in structural design engineering.
  • Experience with steel structures and concrete foundations in power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
  • Knowledge of structural loads analysis and design integrity.
  • Familiarity with technical plans, blueprints, and modeling tools.
  • Experience in documenting Structural Engineering calculations.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Directly apply knowledge of structural materials and designs.
  • Collaborate with an engineering team on diverse energy and industrial projects.
  • Conduct structural analyses under complex loading conditions.
  • Perform structural analysis and design using advanced computer tools.
  • Travel for design reviews and on-site structural assessments.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work 3 days per week.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through hands-on project experience.
  • Exposure to advanced engineering solutions in a respected firm.
  • Engagement in innovative projects focusing on renewable energy and decarbonization.
Full Job Description
Description

This position has a target start date of Summer 2027.
  • 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, energy, and industrial related projects, creating calculations to develop structural design documents, and preparing technical specifications. Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization.
  • Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant site locations for structural condition assessments, construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree in Civil Engineering preferred) with a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
  • 0-2 years of experience in structural design engineering.
  • Experience in analysis and design of steel structures and concrete foundations for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
  • Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports, and design integrity.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
  • Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
  • 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.


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.

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.

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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