Mid-Level Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy (SLC) supports utility-scale thermal, solar, wind, battery energy storage, and other power-generating and infrastructure projects. The company evaluates technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of projects for a variety of clients. In this role, you will perform civil engineering reviews and analyses and translate technical expertise into actionable information that stakeholders use to develop, design, construct, operate, and finance projects. You will work on multidisciplinary project teams and advise power project developers with senior consultants. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, with occasional domestic and/or international travel. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • At least 4 years of experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
  • At least 2 years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds.
  • Power plant project design experience involving combined-cycle, simple-cycle, nuclear, wind, or solar projects.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency with civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and MicroStation or AutoCAD.
  • Ability to work with geospatially located tools.
  • Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business, such as an MBA.
  • 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

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.
  • Travel domestically and/or internationally occasionally.

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.
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