Lead Structural Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

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

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, design documents and specifications.
You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information.
You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
You will 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.
You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
12 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations.
Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail.
Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations.
Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisstructural steel designreinforced concrete designdesign calculationstechnical specificationsdesign integritytechnical plansblueprintsdrawingsmodels

Soft Skills

communicationtroubleshootingproblem-solvingguidancepeer-learninginterpersonal skillsclient interactionteam collaborationindependent reviewpresentation skills

Certifications

BSCEMSCEABET Engineering Accreditation