Entry/Mid-Level Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring an entry/mid-level Civil Engineer to support utility-scale thermal, solar, wind, battery energy storage, and other power-generating and infrastructure projects. The role evaluates and optimizes technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of projects. Working under a senior-level engineer and as part of multidisciplinary teams, the engineer performs civil engineering reviews and analyses and translates technical expertise into actionable information for stakeholders involved in developing, designing, constructing, operating, and financing projects. The position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • At least 1 year of experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
  • At least 1 year of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds.
  • 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.
  • Experience with civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
  • Ability to work with geospatially located tools.
  • No U.S. work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business, such as an MBA.
  • Power plant project design experience, including combined-cycle, simple-cycle, nuclear, wind, or solar projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Data analysis and visualization skills.
  • Project finance or business acumen.
  • Conceptual project design experience.
  • Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge.
  • 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, such as AI, automation, or programming experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with civil engineering reviews, including stormwater 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision health 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 (PST).
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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