Senior-Level Structural Designer -- Energy & Industrial Group

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior-Level Structural Designer to lead a team in delivering high-quality structural designs for diverse projects in the energy and industrial sectors. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize designs while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with CAD software and a strong understanding of industry standards. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and award-winning benefits, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge projects in carbon capture, renewable energy, and more.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural design required.
• Proficiency in major CAD software is essential.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to ensure timely completion of structural drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design clashes.
• Adapt to various technologies in power generation and renewables.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Knowledge of ACI for foundation design

Knowledge of AISC manual for steel design

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

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

Job description

Senior-Level Structural Designer -- Energy & Industrial Group

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• 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.
  
  

• 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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.

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