Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Entry-Level Structural Engineer position in the Energy & Industrial Group at Sargent & Lundy involves supporting industry-leading projects in power generation and industrial design. The role focuses on applying knowledge of materials and structural analysis to create designs and specifications for various energy-related projects, including renewable energy and carbon capture technologies. The position offers opportunities for travel to client sites and is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Create calculations to develop structural document designs.
• Prepare technical specifications for projects.
• Conduct structural analyses under complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization.
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations using advanced computer tools.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for structural condition assessments and construction coordination.

Requirements

• BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in structural engineering.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations.
• Two or more years of related experience in analysis and design of steel structures and concrete foundations for power plants or heavy industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with programs such as MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.

Benefits

• 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