Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

This is a lead-level design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Structural Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

• Lead structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team • Responsible for the production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports. Ensure that calculations and deliverables are technically sound and in accordance with project requirements • Apply civil/structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components • Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Structural sections) • Monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments; Maintain assigned tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the projects • Use effective written and oral Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance • BSSE or MSSE degree or similar from an ABET-accredited program • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering • Experience with producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, support structures • Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC • Experience working with and/or at Department of Energy (DOE) sites and facilities preferred • Experience in preparing design drawings, engineering analyses and calculations, and construction, fabrication and procurement specifications • Requires periodic travel to project locations for client meetings, walk-downs and presentations

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Professional Engineer License (PE) • DOE experience preferred; commercial or Navy • Field engineering and construction experience

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.