Structural Designer 2 - Nuclear Support

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,817 - 93,201; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a structural design engineer with extensive experience in developing structural design drawings in a hybrid work model. The position includes responsibilities such as leading design teams and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.

Ideal candidates will have a foundational technical education, significant experience in structural steel and concrete design, and proficiency with design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of detailed design experience in structural design.
• Proficient with design software for 3D modeling.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural layout drawings in a 3D model.
• Lead structural design activities.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced team members.

Skills

Structural steel design

3D modeling software proficiency

Technical drafting

Reinforced concrete design

Education

Undergraduate program in a technical area

High school diploma with drafting coursework

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent on site and working remote from home.

• As a member of the structural design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing structural physical layout drawings in a 3‑D model.
• Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues.
• Utilize 3D modeling software tools to generate structural design schematics.
• Act as the structural design team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model.
• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated structural design model.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Independently and as a member of a design team, plan and execute structural design deliverables.
• There may be the opportunity to accompany and assist senior designers and engineers in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills And Experience

• A foundational undergraduate program in a technical area including drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of detailed design experience in the development of structural steel design and reinforced concrete design drawings.
• Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.
• Experience in the review of structural layout drawings involving steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, foundations, and rebar detailing.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.

Valued But Not Required Experience

• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

Health & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work-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

$64,817 - $93,201

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.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. 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.