Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Grid to join their team in Chicago. This role involves applying structural engineering knowledge to power transmission modifications, performing detailed design, and collaborating with clients and project teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience, preferably in electrical substation design.
• Ability to perform site visits and walk-downs.
• Knowledge of design codes like IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and solving a variety of structural engineering issues.
• Performing structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames and foundations.
• Communicating technical information with clients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Structural calculations

Documentation

Education

BSCE or MSCE from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Job description

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This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in-office and two days remote.

The position involves applying knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel and concrete design, working on power transmission modifications, and creating calculations, design documents, and specifications.

Responsibilities include:

1. Investigating and solving a variety of structural engineering issues.
2. Performing structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, and foundations.
3. Developing integrated structural designs with supporting calculations.
4. Communicating technical information with clients.
5. Preparing technical specifications for structural materials.
6. Reviewing work by others, including calculations and drawings.
7. Coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers.
8. Reviewing existing facilities for upgrades and presenting findings.
9. Sharing knowledge through peer-learning and communities of practice.
10. Traveling for design reviews and field verifications.

Qualifications include:

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least five years of experience, preferably in electrical substation design.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform site visits and walk-downs.
• Experience in structural calculations and documentation.
• Proficiency with relevant software (e.g., MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, RISA Floor).
• Knowledge of design codes like IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318.

Preferred but not required: PE license, experience with light industrial structures.

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

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, work-life balance initiatives, and recognition awards, with a compensation range of $78,400 - $119,850.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer.