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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Senior Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWalnut Creek, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required, with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
  • At least seven years of experience as a practicing structural engineer is required; experience on a project team designing and upgrading electrical substations is preferred.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with clients using an appropriate level of technical detail.
  • The candidate must be able to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client sites to attend scoping meetings.
  • Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for structural engineering calculations is required.
  • The candidate must complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
  • The candidate must understand practical applications of structural engineering, including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
  • Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models is required.
  • Proficiency in at least one of Mathcad, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D, or RISA Floor is required.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as the International Building Code, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318 is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design as part of an engineering and design team working on power transmission modifications and upgrades, including client recommendations and reviews, calculations, document designs, and specifications.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of structural engineering issues.
  • Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations.
  • Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for planned work.
  • Interface directly with clients and communicate technical information.
  • Prepare technical specifications for structural materials.
  • Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
  • Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
  • Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and the company's process systems and Communities of Practice.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Professional Engineer license is valued but not required.
  • Experience designing light industrial building structures is valued but not required.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant is valued; experience with artificial intelligence, automation, programming, or similar technologies is not required unless specified elsewhere.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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