Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group
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 preparing calculations, designs, and specifications. The engineer will coordinate 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 Chicago on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work required three days per week. Occasional travel to client offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Employees may use relevant data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment.
Requirements
- BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
- Five or more years of experience working in a project team environment on the design of 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 with technical writing for reports, calculations, and specifications.
- Experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining site-related permits from regulatory agencies.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following civil engineering design tools: Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Power plant experience.
- Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies relevant to the role; 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 permitting and design.
- Prepare technical specifications defining construction requirements.
- Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs, and coordinate with designers to represent designs accurately 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 health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and 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
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
