Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•District of Columbia, DC

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 position 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 Washington, DC, follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, and may involve occasional travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. Sargent & Lundy notes that employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as appropriate, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment. Experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued where relevant but is not required unless specified elsewhere.

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 with site grading and mass earthwork, stormwater 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 Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Power plant experience is preferred.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant to the role.

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, and coordinate with designers to 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 design.
Depending on project scope and complexity, guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing project work.
Travel as needed to client offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.