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Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Oil & Gas
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Englewood, CO, 80012
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Description
- Develop calculations, document designs, and specifications. Additionally, you will be conducting structural analyses, which include loading conditions such as wind, seismic, blast, and pressurization. Assist in structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
- You will be responsible for direct reports in all aspects, including hiring, training, mentoring, deliverable quality assurance (QA)/ quality control (QC), performance reviews, performance improvements and terminations.
- You will be responsible for coordinating with other supervisors and directors to resource projects, contributing to business development and proposals, assist with recruiting and interviewing, and creating/revising/improving department standards
- You will work directly with the client representative to ask and answer questions related to the Structural design.
- Effectively analyzes resource needs, organizes, and allocates resources. Understands resourcing and department budgeting tools and leverages them for resource planning. Periodically review project budgets and schedules. Track and approve PTO.
- Facilitate weekly team meetings and participate in a department meetings.
- Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
- Perform timely employee reviews and development plans for employees. Coaches and trains employees and delegates responsibility to develop staff. Conduct individual 1:1 with direct reports.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Participate in proposal efforts by developing budgets, identifying scope and resources, review schedules, provide feedback on proposal documents. Facilitate handoff to assigned resources at project kickoff as needed.
- Leverage department utilization forecast to identify staffing needs. Participate in the interview process. Initiate new hire process and conduct onboarding with new hires.
- Lead and manage Structural only projects as applicable.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
- This position requires a BSCE and MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- PE License required
- 8+ years of experience working as a member of a project team environment in the design of oil and gas facilities, with a focus on the analysis of steel structures and concrete foundations and supports for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities
- Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity.
- 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.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Award-Winning Benefits
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.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance- 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
Compensation Range
$116,620.00 - $179,890.00Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.About This Business Unit
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.
Awards & Recognition
Equal Opportunity
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.
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Frequently asked questions
In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in assessing project budgets and schedules, ensuring resource needs are met efficiently. Your insight into department budgeting tools aids in balancing workloads and optimizing staffing, which is critical for delivering complex oil & gas structural engineering projects on time and within financial constraints.
Designing structural supports in the Englewood area requires accounting for local environmental factors such as seismic activity and wind loads. Engineers must ensure compliance with regional codes while balancing durability and cost-effectiveness, especially for steel and concrete foundations critical to oil & gas infrastructure safety.
Beyond the required PE license, local employers value familiarity with ASCE 7 and ACI 318 standards, alongside ABET-accredited degrees. Certifications in advanced structural analysis software and knowledge of regional compliance enhance a candidate’s profile, reflecting the stringent safety and design expectations prevalent in Colorado’s industrial landscape.
This senior role opens pathways toward executive engineering leadership or specialized consultancy in structural design. The blend of technical expertise and team management prepares professionals for overseeing multidisciplinary projects or transitioning into strategic roles within energy and industrial engineering sectors.
Sargent & Lundy emphasizes mentorship through hands-on training, technical sessions, and structured employee reviews. Lead engineers benefit from a culture that encourages knowledge sharing and leadership growth, ensuring their skills evolve alongside industry advancements and project complexities.
The company fosters a collaborative environment with regular team meetings and cross-department coordination. Recognized for excellence in compensation and benefits, Sargent & Lundy’s culture supports work-life balance and professional growth, which is particularly valuable in demanding oil & gas engineering roles.
Salary typically spans from $116,620 to $179,890 annually, aligning with senior structural engineering roles in oil & gas within Colorado. This range is competitive, reflecting the expertise required in structural steel and reinforced concrete design, along with leadership responsibilities in project management.
Englewood's proximity to Denver’s energy hubs creates steady demand for skilled structural engineers, particularly those experienced with oil and gas facilities. Competition is moderate, with employers seeking professionals who combine technical proficiency and project leadership to advance infrastructure resilience and innovation.
Daily responsibilities often include conducting field verifications, coordinating with clients and vendors during design reviews, and supervising structural analyses under various load conditions. The role demands balancing office-based design work with on-site presence to ensure structural integrity and compliance.
Sargent & Lundy distinguishes itself through integrated project leadership combined with a commitment to decarbonization and renewable technologies. Engineers here engage not only in design but also in strategic business development and mentoring, offering a broader scope than typical structural engineering roles.