Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Hamilton, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer will work in a multidisciplinary team designing, modifying, and analyzing 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 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 is based in Hamilton, New Jersey, follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office, and may involve occasional travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Sargent & Lundy values responsible use of emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to earn a PE license.
Five or more years 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 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 MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Willingness to travel occasionally as the position may require.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Power plant experience is preferred.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

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, coordinating with designers to accurately 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 ensure complete and timely designs.
Depending on project scope and complexity, guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing civil engineering project work.
Potentially travel to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.