Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy · Metairie, LA · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$135k–$206k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. You will work on a diverse range of projects, including power transmission modifications and upgrades, and will be part of a dynamic engineering and design team.
Responsibilities
- Create calculations, design documents, and specifications for various projects.
- Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
- Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations.
- Communicate technical information to clients and provide support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- Review and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
- Conduct independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Coordinate with other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
- Develop career opportunities through peer-learning and 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.
- 12 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably on project teams working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients with appropriate technical detail.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- Technical knowledge of practical applications of structural engineering, including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
- Proficiency with design software such as 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.
- 12+ years of experience as a practicing structural engineer.
- Strong academic background in materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- Technical knowledge of practical applications of structural engineering, including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
- Proficiency with design software such as 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
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
- Technical knowledge of practical applications of structural engineering, including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
- Experience with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote.
- Generous relocation package.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance, disability coverage, EAP, back-up daycare, FSA/HSA, 401(k), pre-tax commuter account, merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, and tuition assistance.
- First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive, award-winning benefits package.
Pay
$134,546 - $205,557
Schedule
Hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote.