Lead Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Lead Civil Engineer will work in a multidisciplinary engineering and design team on power plant, substation, transmission line, and other heavy industrial projects. The role focuses on civil site development, including calculations, design, and specifications, and coordination with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to deliver complete and timely designs. Depending on project scope and complexity, the engineer may guide other civil engineers and designers. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week, and may require occasional travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions in power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including new plant design and facility upgrades. Sargent & Lundy also highlights work in decarbonization, renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen power, photovoltaic solar, and energy storage.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license; Florida licensure is preferred, but other states are acceptable.
- Ten or more years of experience working in a project team environment designing 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 reports, calculations, and civil engineering specifications.
- Experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining site-related design and environmental permits from regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency with one or more of AutoDesk Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Power plant design experience.
- Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- 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 coordinate with designers to represent the designs 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.
- 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 on project work when appropriate.
- Travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, as needed.
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.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
