Senior Structural Engineer - Substation Upgrades (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Structural Engineer to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design on power transmission projects. You will develop calculations, design documents and specifications, and interface with clients during reviews and site visits.

You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and field verification, with a hybrid work arrangement offering three days in the office and two remote days.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET-accredited program with strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 5 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Responsibilities

• This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• 5 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel design

Reinforced concrete design

Communication with clients

Project coordination

Design reviews

Field/site visits

Engineering calculations

Specifications writing

Team guidance

Education

BSCE or MSCE from ABET-accredited program

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

SAP2000

SAFE

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Structural Engineer to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design on power transmission projects. You will develop calculations, design documents and specifications, and interface with clients during reviews and site visits.

You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and field verification, with a hybrid work arrangement offering three days in the office and two remote days.