Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Clayton, MO

4d•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 technical 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 a hybrid schedule at the Clayton, Missouri office, with in-office work required three days per week. Occasional travel may be required, including visits to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification. Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. Its work includes new plant design, plant upgrades, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and may provide eligible employees the opportunity to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 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 MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
The company does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.

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 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 work 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 design.
Guide other civil engineers and civil designers on project work as needed.
Travel occasionally to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.