Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level)… at Sargent & Lundy · Wilmington

Summary: Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering and design firm specializing in power transmission modifications and upgrades. The Structural Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) will apply their knowledge of materials and structural analysis to support client projects, including performing structural design, preparing specifications, and collaborating with clients and team members. Responsibilities: - Directly apply knowledge of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design - Work on a wide range of power transmission modifications and upgrades to support client recommendations and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications - Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of structural engineering issues - Perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel structures, connections, concrete members, platforms, and foundations - Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work - Have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information - Prepare technical specifications for structural materials - Perform independent reviews of work completed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation - Develop 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.' - Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design - Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail - Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client sites 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 principals involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models - Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, 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 Preferred Qualifications: - BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program - EIT Certification Required Skills: Structural analysis, Structural steel design, Reinforced concrete design, Structural engineering calculations, Structural supports analysis, Load analysis, Design integrity, Technical plan production, Blueprints, Drawings, Models, MathCad, STAAD PRO, RISA 3D, RISA Floor, IBC code, ASCE 7 code, AISC code, ACI 318 code 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