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
$74k–$114k/yr
Description WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office and working remote from home. The Electrical Analytical Division provid…
Skills: Electrical Analysis, Power System Calculations, Relay Setting Calculations, Arc Flash Calculations, Cable Ampacity Calculations
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
Warrenville, 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 utilize an…
Skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D Design, Substation Design, Technical Drafting
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
Scott AFB, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$130k/yr
**Top-Secret Security Clearance Required** Job Role: MAF MPS Task Manager / Lead Analyst City/State/Region: Scott AFB, IL 62225 Location: Hybrid (Telework / Onsite occasionally) Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt Citizenship: …
Skills: Program Management, Operational Requirements Development, Systems Integration, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management
Warrenville, 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, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling
Harvard, Illinois, United States · On-site
Who are we? At Technimove, we’re passionate about transforming the way the world’s leading IT service providers manage their data centres. As the market leader in Data Centre Transformations, we deliver high-quality Prof…
Skills: Data Centre Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Site Coordination, Health and Safety Compliance, Contractor Management
Warrenville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$59k–$85k/yr
Description This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to: Prepare/Review constructi…
Skills: AutoCAD, MicroStation, Distribution Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Voltage Drop Calculations
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
$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. This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment in the desig…
Skills: Bentley Raceway & Cable Management (BRCM), Microstation, AutoCAD, Electrical Wiring Design, Single-line Diagrams
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$54k–$77k/yr
Description This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems Under the direction of the Ele…
Skills: Distribution Design, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, NESC
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$54k–$77k/yr
Description This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment and lead other engineers and designers using your knowledge of engineering and design practices to: Prepare/Review constructi…
Skills: Distribution Design, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, NESC
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States · On-site
$126k–$208k/yr
Overview Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience. This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using …
Skills: Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Cloud Strategy, IT Roadmap Development, Governance, Vendor Management
Warrenville, 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
Norridge, Illinois, United States · On-site
$29/hr–$29/hr
Focused on the electrical and network infrastructure markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry with unprecedented growth. We are all about "Making Connections" and we know our future success depends on the collectiv…
Skills: Preventive maintenance, Corrective maintenance, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Troubleshooting
North Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$48/hr
Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a r…
Skills: Electrical Maintenance, Motors, Controls, PLCs, Root Cause Investigation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power g…
Skills: CNC Machine Operation, Manual Machine Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring, Calipers
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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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