Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy · Englewood, CO · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$118k–$180k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position offers the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. You will work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades, creating calculations, design documents, and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
- 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.
- Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Career development via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Requirements
- 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.
- 10 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 10 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- 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.
Skills
- PE license
- Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
- Experience with modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Leadership experience in overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks.
Benefits
- 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
- 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: $118,023 - $180,313
Pay
$118,023 - $180,313
Schedule
Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.