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Lead Civil/Structural Engineer 1 - Government Services

Description

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. Depending on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

 

This is a senior-level design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Civil/Structural Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement. 

  • Lead Structural design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
  • Responsible for the production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings, specifications, and engineering reports. Ensure that calculations and deliverables are technically sound and in accordance with project requirements
  • Apply civil and structural engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
  • Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Civil and/or Structural sections)
  • Monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments; maintain assigned tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the projects
  • Use effective written and oral communication skills to convey information to project team members and managers
  • Present written technical information in a clear and concise manner in all deliverables
  • Prepare reports and deliverables that are clearly understood and meet client requirements; communicate clearly in meetings with client and summarizes meeting notes in a clear and timely manner
  • Provide technical guidance to project team members
  • Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
  • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
  • BSCE or BSSE degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS degree preferred
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in civil and structural engineering
  • Experience with producing engineering designs for foundations, structures, and support structures
  • Experience with ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and AISC
  • Proficiency in finite element analysis software such as ANSYS or SAP2000 or equivalent

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • P.E. license
  • Multiple years of experience in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred, commercial or Navy), highly desirable
  • Structural Engineering (SE) Licensure
  • Field Engineering and Construction Experience

Award-Winning 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

Compensation Range

$116,620.00 - $179,890.00

About This Business Unit

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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