Entry-Level Structural Drafter/Designer - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative CAD Designer to develop innovative 3D models for steel structures and concrete foundations. This role allows you to work three days in the office and two days remotely, providing the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. You'll collaborate with a talented team, ensuring quality and consistency in structural designs while adapting to various technologies in power generation and renewables. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and award-winning benefits, and make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in CAD Technology or CAD certificate required.
• Proficiency in major CAD software and awareness of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce structural drawings on-time and within budget.
• Collaborate with designers to resolve clashes in the 3D model.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Attention to detail

Time management

Awareness of ACI

Awareness of AISC

Awareness of OSHA

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology

CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position offers the opportunity to utilize creativity and innovation to develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations used to produce 2D drawing deliverables.

You will also be responsible for:

• Supporting senior designers by producing structural drawings that are completed on-time and within budget, while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Collaborating with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes within the 3D model, optimizing the overall design. Travel to client facilities with experienced project team members may be necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
• Adapting to a wide range of technologies in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and renewables. We are leading the charge in carbon capture technologies, while also working in solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Education and experience:

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred
• CAD certificate required if non-degreed
• Previous relevant experience considered

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (i.e. AutoCAD or MicroStation).
• Awareness of American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design
• Awareness of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design
• Awareness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Attention to detail
• Time management

CAD Software skills valued but not required:

• Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
• Autodesk Navisworks

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & Wellness

• 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

Compensation Range

$36,540.00 - $53,880.00

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