Structural Designer 3 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,265 - 104,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Relocation package

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Structural CAD Designer for their Texas operations. The role focuses on CAD modeling of steel structures and foundations, producing 2D drawings, and collaborating across disciplines in a hybrid work setup with relocation support.

You will work with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and related tools to deliver high-quality designs for power, mining, oil & gas, and renewables projects, including carbon capture initiatives. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD design experience in structural projects.
• Associate degree in CAD technology or CAD certificate required.
• Knowledge of ACI for foundation design and AISC for steel design is preferred.
• OSHA familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce structural drawings that are completed on-time and within budget, while meeting customer requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes within the 3D model and travel to client facilities when needed.
• Adapt to technologies in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and renewables, including carbon capture, solar, wind, and energy storage.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Tekla

Revit

SmartPlant 3D

Education

Associate Degree in CAD Technology

CAD certificate

Tools

OpenBuildings Designer

MicroStation

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

CADWorx

Job description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

This position offers the opportunity to utilize creativity and innovation to develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations used to produce 2D drawing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce structural drawings that are completed on-time and within budget, while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes within the 3D model, optimizing the overall design. Travel to client facilities may be necessary to verify on-site physical design conditions.
• Adapt to a wide range of technologies in power generation, mining, oil & gas, and renewables. We are leading the charge in carbon capture technologies, while also working in solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, and natural gas

Qualifications

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

Education And Experience

• Associate Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred
• CAD certificate required if non-degreed
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in at least one major CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Tekla, Revit, SmartPlant 3D).
• Knowledge of American Concrete Institute (ACI) for foundation design
• Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) manual for steel design
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Flexibility

CAD Software Skills Valued But Not Required

• Bentley OpenBuildings Designer
• Bentley Microstation
• Autodesk Navisworks
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Trimble Tekla
• Hexagon CADWorx

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 & 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

$68,325.00 - $104,385.00

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.

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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.