Associate Substation Civil Structural Engineer

Description:

This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your civil and structural engineering degree and skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other engineers and/or designers in the design, modification, and analysis of substation systems.

• Prepare calculations relating to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems and disposal fields, and earthwork, to support design.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs.
• Design storm sewer systems, roads, trackwork, and ponds.
• Work with Designers to accurately portray designs in models and drawings.
• Review shop drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with specifications.
• Assist in performing structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations. 
• Assist in developing integrated structural designs and performing supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Interfacing with the client and communicating technical information.
• Preparing technical specifications for structural materials.
• You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” 
• There is the potential for you to travel to client offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. 

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

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

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering or Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• One or more years of related experience in site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, track design, ponds, and/or landfills.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications. 
• The ability to work in a team environment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Proficiency with design tools, such as MathCad, AutoCad, AutoDesk Civil3D, Microstation.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering calculations.

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.

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.