Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group

This position offers the opportunity 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.

Responsibilities

• Create calculations to develop structural document designs and prepare technical specifications.
• Conduct structural analyses, including complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using state-of-the-art computer tools.
• 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.
• Solve engineering problems using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• 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.
• Apply programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering.
• Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work on a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training (valued but not required).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program (valued but not required).
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations (valued but not required).
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS (valued but not required).
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 (valued but not required).
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience (valued but not required).
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) (valued but not required).
• Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields (valued but not required).

Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Comprehensive health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits:
  • 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
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation Range: $62,998 - $90,586

Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work 3 days per week.

About the Team

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects. EIG handles everything from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities.

• Designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity.
• Expertise in combined cycle projects leveraging advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators.
• Recognized for commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.
• Excels in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration.
• Leads the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies and pilot demonstrations to commercial-scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.