Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

5d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer will work within Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team. The role involves designing, modifying, and analyzing power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar industrial systems, with a focus on civil site development for power plant projects. Work includes preparing calculations, designs, and specifications and coordinating with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel 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 on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Occasional travel may be required for client design reviews and construction coordination or field verification at plant sites. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to earn one.
At least five years of experience working in a project team environment designing 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 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.
Ability to travel occasionally.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided 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, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Prepare calculations for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and 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 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 support complete and timely designs.
Guide other civil engineers and civil designers on project work when appropriate to project scope and design complexity.
Travel occasionally to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.