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Sargent & Lundy · 18 hours ago

Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $87K/yr

Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in advanced engineering solutions across various sectors including power generation and environmental compliance. They are seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to apply their knowledge in structural design and analysis for energy and industrial 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

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 designCivil Engineering degreeDesign techniquesMS Office proficiencyFE exam completionMathCad proficiencySTAAD PRO proficiencySAP2000 proficiencySAFE proficiencySTRUDL proficiencyANSYS proficiencyDesign codes familiarityCommunication skills

Required

This position requires a BS or MS of Civil Engineering with a graduation in Spring or Winter 2025 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

Preferred

A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training

Related engineering internship or co-op work experience

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations

Two or more years related experience in analysis and design of steel structures and concrete foundations for power plants or heavy industrial facilities

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