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Sargent & Lundy · 2 days ago

Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group (Summer 2026)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $87K/yr

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering firm specializing in energy and industrial solutions. They are seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to apply their knowledge in materials and structural design while working on various power and industrial projects, performing analyses and preparing technical specifications.

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

As a member of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power, energy and industrial related projects, creating calculations to develop structural document designs, and preparing technical specifications

Additionally, you will conduct structural analyses, which include complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization

Using our state-of-the-art computer tools, you will perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations

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

Qualification

Structural analysisStructural steel designReinforced concrete designMS Office proficiencyDesign techniques knowledgeFE exam completionEngineering internship experienceDesign codesProficiency with MathCadProficiency with STAAD PROProficiency with SAP2000Proficiency with SAFEProficiency with STRUDLProficiency with ANSYSCommunication skills

Required

This position requires a BS or MS of Civil Engineering with a graduation in spring 2026 and a strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design

Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports, and design integrity

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills