Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Washington, DC

5d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team on the design, modification, and analysis of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar industrial systems. The role focuses on civil site development for power plant projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications. The engineer will coordinate 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 is based in Washington, DC, follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, and may involve occasional travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Employees may use relevant digital technologies to support engineering work and are expected to apply professional judgment when doing so. Sargent & Lundy offers a comprehensive benefits package and a compensation range of $84,762–$129,498. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to earn a PE license.
At least five years of experience working in a project team environment designing industrial projects.
Specific experience in site grading and mass earthwork, stormwater management, sanitary sewage systems, process wastewater systems, and road and railroad track design.
Experience writing technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
Experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining site-related permits from regulatory agencies.
Proficiency with one or more of 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 have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Power plant experience.
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, pavement thickness, ponds, landfills, and earthwork to support permitting and design.
Prepare technical specifications defining construction requirements.
Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs, and work with designers to represent designs accurately in 3-D models and 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 support complete and timely designs.
Depending on project scope and complexity, guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing civil engineering project work.
Travel as needed to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.