Civil Engineer - Mid-Level

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

4d • $69,298 - $99,644 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Engineer will apply and develop civil engineering skills as part of a multidisciplinary team designing, modifying, and analyzing power plant systems. The role involves civil site development for a range of power plant projects, including calculations, designs, and technical specifications. Work is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, with possible travel to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• 1–2 years of experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
• One or more years of related experience in site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, track design, ponds, and/or landfills.
• Related engineering internship or co-op experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and Engineer in Training designation.
• Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for civil engineering specifications or calculations.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems and disposal fields, and earthwork to support design and permitting.
• Prepare technical specifications defining construction requirements.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs.
• Design storm sewer systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Work with designers to accurately represent designs in 3-D models and design drawings.
• Review shop drawings and vendor documentation for conformity with specifications.
• Travel, as needed, to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-up daycare
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level