IT Infrastructure Engineer

Description:

Sargent & Lundy is a leading consulting engineering firm specializing in the power and energy sectors. Since 1891, we have provided comprehensive engineering, design, and consulting services for both traditional and renewable power generation, grid modernization, nuclear power, and beyond. Our mission is to help clients achieve their energy goals effectively by leveraging advanced technologies and adopting sustainable practices.

 

We are seeking a motivated Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field graduate to join our IT Infrastructure team as a packaging, application administration and support team. The engineer will assist with the packaging and deployment of software applications to end-user laptops, contribute to the application inventory process, and support ongoing application rationalization efforts, licensing, administration and support of various design and engineering applications. This role provides a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in enterprise software deployment and IT infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Understand the current software application packaging and deployment process for all the key engineering and other business applications. 
• Assist in packaging applications using tools such as SCCM, Intune, or other deployment solutions. 
• Deploy and test applications on user machines, ensuring compatibility and functionality. 
• Maintain and update the inventory of existing applications across the organization. 
• Help identify and document redundant or outdated applications as part of rationalization efforts. 
• Collaborate with the IT support and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot deployment issues including escalation to vendors, infrastructure, security, and SMEs when needed.  
• Support end user issues and requests for engineering applications like Autodesk, Bentley/OpenPlant/ProjectWise/Plantsight, PLADES/xPLADES, ETAP, SmartPlant, ESRI, ACC, Vault, CEII, VDI, and licensing.  
• Administer and maintain platforms and environments such as projects, reference data, catalogs, workspaces, user permissions, and server/licensing components.  
• Perform routine operational checks on key systems and licensing infrastructure and respond to outages or failures. 
• Create and maintain documentation for packaging and deployment procedures. 
• Support general IT tasks as needed, with a focus on automation and process improvement. 

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with the expectation of 3 days per week in our downtown Chicago office, and 2 days remote from home.

Qualifications:

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• Basic understanding of Windows operating systems and software deployment concepts. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative team environment. 
• Exposure to application packaging tools (e.g., MSIX, MSI, App-V). 
• Experience using Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) or SCCM. 
• Understanding of software inventory tools and methods. 

Valued but not required skills and experience: 

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell is a plus. 

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

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 & Wellness	Financial Benefits	Work-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: $64,915 - $95,019 Transparency 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. 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.