Job Description

Overview

Sedgman is hiring a Structural Engineer for their Phoenix, AZ office. This role involves providing technical support on structural engineering projects, including design, investigation, project management, and report preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for structural and concrete designs ensuring compliance with relevant codes and industry standards.
  • Perform concept studies, including estimating quantities and preliminary designs.
  • Perform detailed concrete and steel design, including interaction with Drafters to produce models and documentation in line with QA Compliance.
  • Assist with construction enquiries, including safe lifting and erection.
  • Interface with other Engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Process, and Mechanical.
  • Focus on technical innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of structural engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior role.
  • Must be eligible to register with the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration to obtain the Professional Engineer licensing (P.E.); knowledge & experience with Arizona building code is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of steel and concrete design for heavy industrial structures.
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge and experience in design/consultancy/operational environments.
  • Previous mining or metals industry experience is highly desired.
  • Ability to safely and effectively self-manage time, priorities, and activities.
  • Well-developed communication and negotiation skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance

Additional Information

  • Opportunity to work on significant mining projects, in the Americas and around the world.
  • Significant opportunities to grow your career with Sedgman.
  • Access to world leading mentors across disciplines and commodities.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 8 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 214 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 122 different employers. 83 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 501 other active welding openings from 238 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Sedgman currently has 2 other openings live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (33), EZARC (22), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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