Entry Level Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy • Elkridge, MD

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About The Position

This entry-level position offers the opportunity to apply and develop civil engineering skills as part of a multidisciplinary team designing, modifying, and analyzing power plant systems. The role focuses on civil site development for a broad range of power plant projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications. The position may involve travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and design verification.

Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. Its work ranges from new plant design to upgrades for operating facilities and includes renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen power, solar, and energy storage projects.

Requirements

• A BS or MS in Civil Engineering, with a graduation date of winter 2025 or spring 2026.
• Proficiency with civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The employer does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• A BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• 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 designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for civil engineering specifications or calculations.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer systems and disposal fields, and earthwork to support design and permitting.
• Prepare technical specifications that define 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 other vendor documentation for conformity with specifications.
• Potentially travel to client offices for design reviews and to 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: Entry Level