Senior-Level Structural Designer - Energy & Industrial Group

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

Job summary

A leading firm in Chicago seeks an experienced design supervisor to oversee structural drawing teams in various sectors, including renewable energy and industrial solutions. This role demands proficiency in CAD technologies, a solid educational background, and a strong skill set in design, managerial duties, and technical collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required.
• Associate Degree in CAD preferred, CAD certificate required if non-degreed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of designers to ensure timely and budget-compliant structural drawings.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers to resolve design clashes.
• Adapt to diverse technologies in power generation and renewable energy.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Knowledge of ACI

Knowledge of AISC

Knowledge of OSHA

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 if non-degreed

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. 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

$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. 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.