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Sargent & Lundy · 2 days ago

Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $126K/yr

6+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm specializing in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors. The Senior Structural Engineer will apply their expertise in materials and structural design while guiding junior engineers and designers, and managing various structural engineering projects.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

Project responsibilities will include creating calculations, document designs, and specifications

Additionally, you will be conducting structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization

You will be responsible for guiding junior-level engineers and designers in structural engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of structural engineering work

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues

Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work

Prepare technical specifications for structural materials

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

Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design

Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers

There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualification

Structural EngineeringSteel DesignConcrete DesignPE LicenseMathCadSTAAD PROSAP2000SAFESTRUDLANSYSDesign CodesMS OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

This position requires a BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program

Six or more years of working as a member of a project team environment in the design of industrial, power, 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

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations

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

This position may require occasional travel

PE License required