Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Fort Worth, TX

5d•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer will work in a multidisciplinary team to design, modify, and analyze power plants, substations, transmission lines, and other industrial systems. The role focuses on civil site development for power plant projects, including preparing engineering 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. Work may include site layout, grading and drainage design; stormwater, sanitary sewer, wastewater, roadway, railroad, landfill, pond, and earthwork design; preparation of construction specifications; and review of contractor submittals and vendor documentation. Occasional travel to client offices and plant sites may be needed for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Energy & Industrial Group, which provides engineering solutions across power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. The company also describes work in renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.

Requirements

BSCE from a program approved by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.
A PE license or the ability to earn a PE license.
At least five years of experience working in a project team environment on industrial project design.
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 these civil engineering design tools: Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, or AutoTurn.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary engineering and design team on the design, modification, and analysis of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar industrial systems.
Perform civil site development work for power plant projects, including preparing calculations, designs, and 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 to the scope and complexity of the design.
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, 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 vendor documentation for conformity with technical specifications.
Travel occasionally to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.