Project Lead Structural Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a lead design engineer to join their structural engineering team. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves leading projects for nuclear facilities, allowing you to apply your expertise in structural analysis and design. You will guide a talented team, interface with clients, and have opportunities for travel to project sites. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to contribute to the future of clean energy. Join a recognized leader in the field and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering for industrial or nuclear facilities.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers on various projects.
• Prepare and review design calculations and specifications.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Structural Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Design Codes (ASCE 7, AISC, ACI)

Education

BSCE in Structural Engineering

MSCE degree

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

SAFE

STRUDL

ANSYS

Job description

Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This is a lead design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in structural engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to advance your career. You will guide a team of structural engineers, interface with engineers from other disciplines, and interface directly with clients. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a structural engineering team on engineering projects for new nuclear facilities and upgrades and modifications to nuclear power plants in the following areas:

• 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 projects for various clients. You will prepare, review, and provide guidance for design calculations, develop specifications, and work with designers for drawing development.
• You will prepare, review, or guide the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ten or more years of experience working as a member of a project team in the design and analysis of industrial/heavy commercial or nuclear facility structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as STAAD, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Proficiency with design codes and standards such as ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• PE or SE license.

Valued, but not required:

• MSCE degree.
• On-site construction support experience.

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

$134,550.00 - $203,130.00

About This Business Unit

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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