Senior Structural Engineer -- Power Focused

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Description:

SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

This position will require you to perform structural engineering reviews and analyses in order to understand power projects and distill technical expertise into actionable information that project stakeholders rely on to prudently develop, design, construct, operate, and finance renewable energy projects being built in the United States and overseas. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:

Perform structural engineering reviews

Prepare structural design specifications

Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;

Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing

Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications:

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

Essential skills and experience: 

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering with a structural specialty. A Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA) discipline is a plus.

8+ years of experience working in design of power, transmission, or other heavy industry projects.

5+ years of detailed structural design, including mass concrete, steel, piles, deep foundations, lattice structure, or substation structural design

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering specifications or calculations.

Ability to work in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license

Experience specific to wind turbine generation and/or solar PV design

Finite element modeling experience – specifically SAP2000, ANSYS, LPILE, STAAD, etc.

Experience with design of foundations in unique subsurface conditions (i.e. karst, high groundwater, potential for liquefaction)

Technical evaluation report writing

Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)

Data analysis and visualization

Project finance or business acumen

Conceptual project design

Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge

Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others

Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

Awards & Recognition:

Reference: 202041668

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Senior Structural Engineer -- Power Focused

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 by Sargent & Lundy

Chicago, IL
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Description:

SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

This position will require you to perform structural engineering reviews and analyses in order to understand power projects and distill technical expertise into actionable information that project stakeholders rely on to prudently develop, design, construct, operate, and finance renewable energy projects being built in the United States and overseas. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:

Perform structural engineering reviews

Prepare structural design specifications

Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;

Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing

Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications:

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

Essential skills and experience: 

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering with a structural specialty. A Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA) discipline is a plus.

8+ years of experience working in design of power, transmission, or other heavy industry projects.

5+ years of detailed structural design, including mass concrete, steel, piles, deep foundations, lattice structure, or substation structural design

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering specifications or calculations.

Ability to work in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license

Experience specific to wind turbine generation and/or solar PV design

Finite element modeling experience – specifically SAP2000, ANSYS, LPILE, STAAD, etc.

Experience with design of foundations in unique subsurface conditions (i.e. karst, high groundwater, potential for liquefaction)

Technical evaluation report writing

Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)

Data analysis and visualization

Project finance or business acumen

Conceptual project design

Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge

Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others

Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

Awards & Recognition:

Reference: 202041668

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