Senior Structural Engineer: Substation Design & Analysis

Sargent & Lundy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to apply materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design knowledge to power transmission modifications and upgrades. You will create calculations, document designs, and prepare specifications as part of an engineering and design team.

This role involves traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews and field verification, with a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office, two

Qualifications

• BSCE or MSCE from ABET-approved program with strong materials/structural design background.
• 7+ years in structural engineering, preferably on electrical substation projects.
• Effective client communication with technical detail.
• Ability to perform site walks and attend scoping meetings.
• Experience writing support documentation for structural calculations.
• Ability to meet budgets and schedules with accuracy.
• Knowledge of practical structural engineering applications and codes.
• Experience with design tools and blueprints, models and calculations.
• Proficiency in MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, RISA Floor.
• Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve structural engineering issues.
• Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
• Develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations.
• Interface with the client and communicate technical information.
• Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
• Conduct independent reviews of others' calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, client personnel, and suppliers for timely design.
• Review existing facilities for upgrades and present findings and recommendations.
• Engage in peer-learning through Communities of Practice.

Skills

Client communication

Site visits

Engineering calculations documentation

Budget & schedule adherence

Structural analysis

IBC/ASCE7/AISC/ACI 318 knowledge

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Engineering design of supports/loads

Communication skills

Education

BSCE/MSCE ABET

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to apply materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design knowledge to power transmission modifications and upgrades. You will create calculations, document designs, and prepare specifications as part of an engineering and design team.

This role involves traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews and field verification, with a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office, two