Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group (Summer 2026)

Sargent & Lundy

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 60,660 - 87,090

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
Competitive retirement benefits
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Chicago, IL is seeking a Civil Engineer focusing on materials and structural design. The role involves collaborating on diverse projects while applying your expertise in structural analysis. You must have a BS or MS in Civil Engineering, along with internship experience. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and a salary range of $60,660 - $87,090 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Graduation in spring 2026 with strong academic background.
  • Related engineering internship or co-op experience.
  • Knowledge of structural engineering applications and design integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analyses including complex loading conditions.
  • Create calculations for structural document designs.
  • Collaborate within an engineering and design team.

Skills

Knowledge of materials
Structural analysis
Structural steel design
Reinforced concrete design
Communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

MathCad
STAAD PRO
SAP2000
SAFE
STRUDL
ANSYS

Job description

Description

This position has a target start date in summer 2026.

  • 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 graduation in spring 2026 and 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.
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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back‑Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 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
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range

$60,660.00 - $87,090.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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
Equal Opportunity

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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