Senior-Level Structural Designer - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to lead a team in delivering high-quality structural designs across various sectors, including power generation and renewables. This role involves supervising design teams, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring projects meet customer requirements while adhering to budget constraints. The company is recognized for its commitment to innovation in carbon capture and renewable energy technologies, offering a dynamic work environment with award-winning benefits that prioritize employee well-being and work-life balance. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing engineering solutions and making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required.
• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of designers to ensure timely and budget-compliant structural drawings.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to resolve clashes in the 3D model.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Decision Making

Mentoring

Budget Conscious

Time management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology

CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Tekla

Revit

SmartPlant 3D

Bentley OpenBuildings Designer

Autodesk Navisworks

Job description

Description

• Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed on-time and within budget, while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers and engineers to resolve clashes within the 3D model, optimizing the overall design. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
• Adapt to a wide range of technologies in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and renewables. We are leading the charge in carbon capture technologies, while also working in solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Qualifications

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

Education and experience:

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred
• CAD certificate required if non-degreed
• Minimum of 10 years of experience required

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, SmartPlant 3D)
• Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design
• Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Decision Making
• Mentoring
• Budget Conscious
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility

CAD Software skills valued but not required:

• Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
• Autodesk Navisworks

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.

Compensation Range

$73,290.00 - $112,860.00

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.