Lead Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Hamilton, NJ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Civil Engineer works within the Energy & Industrial Group in a multidisciplinary engineering and design team, contributing to the design, modification, and analysis of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar heavy industrial systems. The role focuses on civil site development for power plant projects, including calculations, designs, specifications, and permitting support. The engineer coordinates with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to deliver complete and timely designs, and may guide other civil engineers and designers depending on project scope and complexity. The position offers the potential for occasional travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. It follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program and a PE license. Candidates must have at least ten years of project-team experience designing heavy industrial projects, including specified civil site and infrastructure systems. Power plant experience is preferred. Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal is valued but not required.

Sargent & Lundy describes its Energy & Industrial Group as providing engineering solutions in power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including plant design, upgrades, and betterment. The company also notes work in decarbonization technologies, renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen power, photovoltaic solar, and energy storage. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313; eligible positions may also include a yearly discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• A PE license is required.
• Ten or more years working in a project team environment on the design of heavy industrial projects.
• Specific experience in site grading and mass earthwork, storm water management, sanitary sewage systems, process wastewater systems, and road and railroad track design.
• Experience in technical writing for civil engineering reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining site-related design and environmental permits from a wide variety of regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with one or more of AutoDesk Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally to client sites.
• The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Power plant experience.
• Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil site development work for power plant and other heavy industrial projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel to ensure complete and timely designs.
• Guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing project work when required by project scope and complexity.
• Prepare calculations for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork to support design and permitting.
• Prepare technical specifications defining construction requirements.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs, and work with designers to represent the designs accurately in 3-D models and design drawings.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittal drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with technical specifications.
• Travel occasionally 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 (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 positions may include a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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