Senior Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial

Sargent Lundy; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a structural engineer with extensive experience in the design of industrial plants. In this role, you will apply your skills to develop cost-effective solutions for power generation projects, lead a design team, and ensure project completion on time and within budget. You will have the opportunity to interface with clients and travel for site assessments. A hybrid work schedule is in place, requiring office presence three days per week.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in design of heavy industrial plants.
• Three or more years leading an engineering design team.
• Experience with structural materials and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for new power generation facilities.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel frames.
• Guide junior engineers in structural design efforts.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Communication

Analysis of Structural Supports

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

ANSYS

Job description

This position will offer you the opportunity to directly apply your experience and knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design to support creative, cost-effective solutions for existing and new designs. You will work on a wide range of power plant and industrial facility modifications and upgrades to support client requests and reviews including creating calculations, design documents, and specifications.

• You will help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation such as gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities.
• Using state-of-the-art computer tools, perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
• Prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as structural materials for power production.
• Prepare engineering studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry.
• Assist project managers in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• You will be responsible for guiding junior-level engineers and designers in structural engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of structural engineering work.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
• 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.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. This may include performing on-site structural condition assessments and recommendations for repair / modification of existing structures that have various levels of degradation or are being repurposed.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Client interface will likely include travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for condition assessments, construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

This position is UAE based.

Essential skills and experience :

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's in Civil Engineering preferred) with structural engineering emphasis.
• Seven or more years of working as a member of a project team environment in the design of non-commercial, heavy industrial plants, with a focus on the analysis of steel structures, concrete foundations and supports for new plants or modifications or replacements for existing plants. Experience must include the selection of structural materials and the review and preparation of specifications.
• Three or more years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Experience with serving as firm / client liaison in a lead engineering role and the ability to manage multiple tasks / projects at once.
• 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, drawings, and models for industrial plants.
• Familiarity with any of the following programs : MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Experience with international codes and standards.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Structural lead role for detailed design of new generation facilities such as simple cycle and / or combined cycle project(s) is preferred.

Valued but not required skills and experience :

• Professional licensing a plus.
• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal / Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

78,400.00 - $119,850.00

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Awards & Recognition

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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