Senior Structural Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent Lundy

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 74,750 - 115,120

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Structural Designer to supervise design teams and ensure high-quality project delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience and proficiency in major CAD software like AutoCAD or MicroStation. This role requires bilingual communication in Spanish and English, attention to detail, and strong time management skills. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience required.
  • Essential skills include decision making, mentoring, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a team of designers to ensure timely completion of structural drawings.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes.
  • Travel to client facilities to verify on-site physical design conditions.

Skills

Proficiency in at least one major CAD software
Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Attention to detail
Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology
CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD
MicroStation
Tekla
Revit
SmartPlant 3D

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:

  • AssociateDegree 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
$74,750.00 - $115,120.00
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
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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