Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm where your expertise in structural analysis and design will shine. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team on diverse power and industrial projects, applying your knowledge of materials and structural integrity. You'll engage in hands-on design work, utilizing state-of-the-art tools while contributing to impactful engineering solutions. Enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and generous paid time off. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Merit Scholarship Program

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in civil engineering with a focus on structural analysis.
• Knowledge of design techniques and tools for technical plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses under complex loading conditions.
• Create calculations and prepare technical specifications for designs.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Structural Steel Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

Communication Skills

Material Behavior Knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Description

• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power, energy and industrial related projects, creating calculations to develop structural document designs, and preparing technical specifications. Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization.
• Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant site locations for structural 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

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

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a BS or MS of Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
• Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports, and design integrity.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations.
• Two or more years related experience in analysis and design of steel structures and concrete foundations for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

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

$72,000 - $82,000

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.

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