Lead Structural Engineer 1

Description

• Develop calculations, document designs, and specifications. Additionally, you will be conducting structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization. Assist in structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.

• You will be responsible for direct reports in all aspects, including hiring, training, mentoring, deliverable quality assurance (QA)/ quality control (QC), performance reviews, performance improvements and terminations.

• You will be responsible for coordinating with other supervisors and directors to resource projects, contributing to business development and proposals, assist with recruiting and interviewing, and creating/revising/improving department standards

• You will work directly with the client representative to ask and answer questions related to the Structural design.

• Effectively analyzes resource needs, organizes, and allocates resources. Understands resourcing and department budgeting tools and leverages them for resource planning. Periodically review project budgets and schedules. Track and approve PTO.

• Facilitate weekly team meetings and participate in a department meetings.

• Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.

• Perform timely employee reviews and development plans for employees. Coaches and trains employees and delegates responsibility to develop staff. Conduct individual 1:1 with direct reports.

• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

• Participate in proposal efforts by developing budgets, identifying scope and resources, review schedules, provide feedback on proposal documents. Facilitate handoff to assigned resources at project kickoff as needed.

• Leverage department utilization forecast to identify staffing needs. Participate in the interview process. Initiate new hire process and conduct onboarding with new hires.

• Lead and manage Structural only projects as applicable.

Qualifications

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

• This position requires a BSCE and MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.

• PE License required

• 8+ years of experience working as a member of a project team environment in the design of oil and gas facilities, with a focus on the analysis of steel structures and concrete foundations and supports for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities

• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.

• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.

• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.

CityEnglewood

StateCO

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestStructural Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2025-20070

Business GroupEnergy & Industrial Group

DepartmentStructural Engineering