Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Grid (Summer 2027)

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in the United States seeks a Structural Engineer to apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design on power transmission upgrades. You will work with an engineering team to create calculations, drawings, and specifications and to interface with clients to communicate technical information.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office, two remotely).

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Structural/Civil Engineering with strong materials knowledge and design background
• Ability to communicate with clients with appropriate technical detail
• Willingness to visit client sites and perform walk-downs as needed
• Experience writing and providing support documentation for structural calculations
• Proficiency with design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC and ACI 318

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve structural engineering issues
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel structures, concrete members, platforms, and foundations
• Develop integrated structural designs and supporting calculations
• Interface with clients to communicate technical information
• Prepare specifications for structural materials
• Review others' work, including calculations and drawings
• Engage in Communities of Practice and design reviews at client locations

Skills

Communication

Client interaction

Budget & scheduling

Engineering calculations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

MathCad

STAAD PRO

RISA 3D

RISA Floor

Job description

Description

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design. As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications. You will:

• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
• Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel structures, connections, concrete members, platforms, and foundations.
• Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information.
• Preparetechnical specifications for structural materials.
• Perform independent reviews of work completed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

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.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineeringwitha strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Abilityto communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail.
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downsand visit client sites 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 principals involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• EIT Certification

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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

$62,998 - $90,586

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.