Structural Designer 2 - Nuclear Support

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & accident insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is offering a hybrid role combining on-site and remote work opportunities. You will join the structural design team to develop 3-D structural layout drawings, lead detailed design phases, and coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts across projects.

The position emphasizes mentoring less experienced staff and collaborating with senior engineers at client facilities as needed. The successful candidate will have extensive drafting experience, proficiency in 3D plant layout tools, and

Qualifications

• A foundational undergraduate program in a technical area including drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work 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

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary engineering and design project teams to develop structural layout drawings in 3-D models
• Design structural supports and foundations, and troubleshoot a wide range of structural issues
• Generate structural design schematics using 3D modeling software
• Lead coordination of detailed design phases for an integrated structural design model
• Coordinate and guide other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design
• Plan and execute structural design deliverables, independently or with a team
• Participate in field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers

Skills

Drafting experience

3D plant layout modeling

Team collaboration

Structural drawing review

Education

Undergraduate technical program

High school diploma + drafting courses

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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, trouble-shooting, 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
• Challenging assignments that include the design of structural supports and foundations, and investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural design issues. - Generate structural design schematics.
• 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 US for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• A foundational undergratuate program in a technical area including drafting, or a high school diploma and 1 or more years drafting course work 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
• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design
• Experience using AutoCad and Microstation software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in 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.

Sargent and 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.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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.

Equal Opportunity

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.