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 other industrial systems. The role focuses on civil site development for power plant projects, including calculations, designs, and technical 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 Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Occasional travel to client offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group provides engineering services across power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to earn a PE license.
- Five or more years of experience working in project teams 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 be eligible to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Power plant experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations for stormwater 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 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 occasionally to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
