Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Energy & Industrial Group (Summer 2026)

Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation and industrial projects. This entry-level position will allow you to apply your knowledge in materials and structural design while working on diverse projects and conducting structural analyses.

Responsibilities

• Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• Work on a wide range of power, energy and industrial related projects, creating calculations to develop structural document designs, and preparing technical specifications
• Conduct structural analyses, which include complex loading conditions such as wind, seismic, and pressurization
• Perform the structural analysis and design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment and piping supports, and foundations
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, and to plant site locations for structural condition assessments, construction coordination and field verification of designs

Skills

• BS or MS of Civil Engineering with a graduation in spring 2026
• Strong academic background and interest in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• Knowledge of the practical application of structural engineering including loads analysis for structural supports, and design integrity
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
• A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Structural Engineering calculations
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, STRUDL, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience

Benefits

• 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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