Lead Structural Engineer 1 – Government Services

Sargent Lundy; Amarillo (TX); Remote; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in engineering and consulting for the US Department of Energy. This remote position offers the chance to lead structural design efforts on significant projects impacting national research laboratories. With an emphasis on career advancement, you will engage in meaningful work, applying your expertise in civil and structural engineering. The company values employee well-being, offering award-winning benefits and a commitment to work-life balance. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Expertise in producing engineering designs for foundations and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Engineering Design

Finite Element Analysis

Project Management

Education

BSCE or BSSE degree

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

Job description

Description

NOTE: This is a remote position with the expectation of occasionaltravel to a client side near Amarillo, Texas.

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

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

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.