Lead Structural Engineer 1 – Government Services

Sargent Lundy; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent Lundy seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead design efforts for projects supporting the DOE and NNSA. This hybrid role requires expertise in structural engineering, a BSCE or BSSE degree, and the ability to obtain government security clearance. The position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits while enabling involvement in critical engineering work for the nation’s major research laboratories.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.
• Experience in nuclear environment valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Monitor assigned tasks and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Structural engineering expertise

Leadership

Engineering calculations

Communication

Education

BSCE or BSSE degree

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Job description

Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. Depending on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering and consulting to the management and operating contractors for the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline teams developing and designing facilities, systems, and equipment for the nation’s major research laboratories and the legacy nuclear weapons production complex. This critical engineering work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud to have been a part of.This is an experienced engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Structural Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

• Lead Structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
• Apply structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
• Prepare engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
• Monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments; Maintain assigned tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the projects
• Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs; communicate clearly in meetings with clients and summarize meeting notes in a clear and timely manner

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
• BSCE or BSSE degree or similar from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in civil and structural engineering
• Experience with producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, and support structures

Valued, but not required skills and experience:

• Multiple years of experience in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred, commercial or Navy), highly desirable
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in Structural Engineering
• Field Engineering and Construction Experience
• Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software such as ANSYS or SAP2000 or equivalent

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

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

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.