Mid-Level Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy (SLC) supports clients working on utility-scale thermal, solar, wind, battery energy storage, and other power generation and infrastructure projects. The company evaluates and optimizes technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of projects. In this role, you will conduct civil engineering reviews and analyses, translating technical expertise into actionable information stakeholders can use to develop, design, construct, operate, and finance projects. You will work on multidisciplinary teams and advise power project developers alongside senior consultants. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, with occasional domestic and/or international travel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • At least 4 years of experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
  • At least 2 years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds.
  • Power plant project design experience, including combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, or solar projects.
  • Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for civil engineering specifications or calculations.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple parallel, fast-paced tasks within schedule and assigned budget.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.
  • Proficiency with civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and MicroStation or AutoCAD, and ability to work with geospatially located tools.
  • The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or a business discipline such as an MBA.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • Data analysis and visualization skills.
  • Project finance or business acumen.
  • Conceptual project design experience.
  • Knowledge of construction project management and/or scheduling software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.
  • Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with civil engineering reviews, including storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, road design, and earthwork.
  • Support preparation and review of site layout, grading, and preliminary drainage designs.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications defining construction requirements.
  • Work with senior consultants to advise power project developers.
  • Independently evaluate new power and infrastructure projects to support financing.
  • Develop technical reports for owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers.
  • Travel domestically and/or internationally on occasion.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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