Senior Structural Engineer 1 – Government Services

Sargent Lundy; Amarillo (TX); Remote; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior-level design engineer specializing in Structural Engineering. This remote position, with occasional travel to client sites, offers a unique opportunity to work on critical engineering projects for the US Department of Energy. You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams to design and develop state-of-the-art facilities and systems, ensuring compliance with high standards. The role promises excellent career advancement prospects and a chance to contribute to meaningful work within a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support structural design engineering efforts within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, design drawings, and reports.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Designing Foundations

Client Communication

Education

BSCE or BSSE degree

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

Job description

Description

NOTE: This is a remote position with the expectation of occasional travel to a client site near Amarillo, Texas.

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering and consulting to the management and operating contractors for the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). You will be part of multi-discipline teams developing and designing facilities, systems, and equipment for the nation’s major research laboratories and the legacy nuclear weapons production complex. This critical engineering work is meaningful and challenging – a career opportunity to be proud of. This is a senior-level design engineering position with a focus on Structural Engineering, offering challenging opportunities and excellent career advancement prospects.

Responsibilities

1. Support structural design engineering efforts within multi-disciplinary project teams.
2. Apply structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
3. Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, design drawings, specifications, and reports.
4. Manage tasks within schedule and budget to meet project needs.
5. Attend project meetings, perform field walkdowns, communicate with clients, and summarize meeting notes clearly and promptly.
6. Mentor new engineers.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship with another country does not qualify.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.
• BSCE or BSSE degree or similar from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Experience with designing foundations, structures, and support structures.

Valued but not required

• Experience in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred), commercial, or Navy.
• Structural Engineering (SE) Licensure.
• Field engineering and construction experience.
• Knowledge of ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC standards.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software such as ANSYS or SAP2000.

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we prioritize employee health and well-being with comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and work-life balance. Our award-winning benefits earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial & Work-Life Balance

• 401(k), Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship, Employee Discount, Charitable Giving, Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

• Annual Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays
• Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$78,400.00 - $119,850.00

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class under applicable law.