Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$41k–$58k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position offers the opportunity to utilize creativity a…
Skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D Design Modeling, Structural Drawing, ACI Foundation Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$85k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the opportunity to work with mu…
Skills: 3D Modeling, Civil Grading, CAD Software, Civil Layout Drawings, Topographical Data Interpretation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$118k–$180k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lea…
Skills: Project Planning, Nuclear Construction, Work Package Development, Project Controls, Risk Mitigation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$47k–$68k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position will offer you the opportunity to work with mu…
Skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D Modeling, Civil Grading, Technical Drawing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$78k–$119k/yr
Description Supervise a team of designers to ensure structural drawings are completed on-time and within budget, while maintaining quality, consistency, and accountability that meets or exceeds customer requirements. Col…
Skills: Structural Design, Team Supervision, 3D Modeling, AutoCAD, MicroStation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$54k–$77k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. As a member of the mechanical design team, this position wil…
Skills: 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Piping Isometrics, Piping Composites, Pipe Support Drawings
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$85k/yr
Description This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position offers the opportunity to utilize creativity a…
Skills: CAD 3D Design, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Structural Design, Steel Design
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$95k/yr
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that incl…
Skills: Power Flow Analysis, Transmission System Planning, Grid Analysis, Congestion Evaluation, Interconnection Studies
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$78k–$119k/yr
Description This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems. Under the dir…
Skills: Bentley Raceway & Cable Management (BRCM), Microstation, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring Design, Single-line Diagrams
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$78k–$119k/yr
Description This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, this position will offer you the opportunit…
Skills: 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Piping Systems, Plant Layout, General Arrangements
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$86k–$131k/yr
Description WORK LOCATION: This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office. As a Substation Physical Project Designer, you will be working in…
Skills: Structural Design, Substation Physical Design, 3D Modeling, MicroStation, AutoCAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Join a team where strong operational leadership, safety, and performance are at the core of everything we do. Position Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations of the …
Skills: Operational Leadership, Field Operations Management, Personnel Development, Resource Coordination, Safety Compliance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$86k–$131k/yr
Description This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. As a member of the substation design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work…
Skills: Structural Design, Substation Physical Design, 3D Modeling, MicroStation, AutoCAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$40/hr
Description Department: Facilities FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Full-Time/ Part-Time Reports to: General Manager Customary Day/Hours: Monday – Friday. General daily hours 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM (Ability to work nights, weekends, h…
Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical Repair, Carpentry, Painting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$173k/yr
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical …
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Healthcare Design, Project Management, Staff Supervision, CAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$80k–$95k/yr
Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are …
Skills: Property Management, Vendor Management, Facility Operations, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$65k–$80k/yr
The InProduction team has spent the better part of the last decade combining the best seating and staging companies into a one-stop shop for most of what is needed to produce an event. Starting with SGA Production Servic…
Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Principles, Standard Work, Kaizen, Process Mapping
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$115k–$135k/yr
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is…
Skills: Forensic Engineering, Structural Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership, Client Relationship Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$74k–$111k/yr
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees through…
Skills: Field Inspection, Sewer Lining, Traffic Control Verification, Quality Monitoring, Technical Reporting
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$89k–$110k/yr
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees through…
Skills: Construction Oversight, Contract Administration, Water Infrastructure, Sewer Infrastructure, Quality Control
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Develop 3D CAD models of steel structures and concrete foundations to produce 2D drawing deliverables. Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to resolve clashes and optimize overall design.
Requires proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and awareness of ACI, AISC, and OSHA standards. An Associate Degree in CAD Technology is preferred, or a CAD certificate for non-degreed candidates.
This position offers the opportunity to utilize creativity and innovation to develop CAD 3D design models of steel structures and concrete foundations used to produce 2D drawing deliverables.
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CAD Software skills valued but not required
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.
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The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.
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.
Empowering great minds to design our future
Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
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