Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$100k–$153k/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, document designs, and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Create and review structural designs and detailed calculations for steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
  • Communicate technical information to clients and provide support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
  • Coordinate and guide other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure 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.
  • 7 or more years experience as a practicing structural engineer, preferably as a member of a project team 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 structural engineering analysis, design techniques, tools, and principles.
  • Proficiency with relevant software such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, and RISA Floor.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards like 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.
  • 7+ years of experience as a practicing structural engineer.
  • Strong academic background in materials, structural analysis, steel design, and concrete design.
  • Effective communication skills with clients.
  • Experience in writing and supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations.
  • Technical knowledge of structural engineering analysis, design, and tools.
  • Proficiency with relevant software.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Skills

  • Structural analysis and design.
  • Software proficiency (MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, etc.).
  • Design codes and standards (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318).
  • Communication skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
  • Generous relocation package.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Competitive compensation range ($100,019 - $152,807).
  • Award-winning benefits package.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

Pay

$100,001 - $152,807 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

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