Overview:
Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. 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 sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
Our Core Values
Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.
Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.
Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.
Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.
Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.
Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.
Responsibilities:
Join a team of experienced and diverse geotechnical engineers, where you will provide high quality design and consulting services as part of multi-disciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to earth retention systems, deep and shallow foundation design, dam stability analyses and inspections, insitu instrumentation and monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability and liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of diverse geotechnical field and design experience. Typical responsibilities may include:
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Provide designs and work closely with all design disciplines and business groups within S&L
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Prepare detailed calculations to
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Develop soil parameters for design of foundations, both static and dynamic conditions
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Analyze slope stability
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Work with Designers to accurately portray technical information on drawings
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Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork
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Prepare bid tabulations and technical recommendations for bids received in response to specifications prepared
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Conduct on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing
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Assist in establishing laboratory testing programs
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Review vendor documents for conformity with specifications
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Participate in dam and dike examinations
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Regular domestic and occasional international travel
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
Qualifications:
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
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8+ years of diverse and progressive Geotechnical field and design experience.
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BSCE (MSCE preferred) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong background and coursework emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering.
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Professional Engineer License, required.
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Experience with the collection of field data using soil borings, CPTs, shear wave profiles etc.
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Experience formulating detailed engineering design recommendations for shallow foundations, deep foundations, and earth retaining structures.
- Familiarity with design tools and software, such as LPILE, Slope/W, and proficient with Excel, and Word.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Ability to maintain professional presence in settings ranging from the client offices to construction “trenches”.
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Working knowledge of ASTM standards and IBC requirements, familiarity with US EPA CCR Rule and/or NRC geotechnical standards is desired.
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Excellent verbal communication skills and effective writing skills.
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Ability and willingness to travel, both domestic and international, proficiency in a second language is desired.
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.
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