Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Clayton, MO
•$84,762 - $129,498•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Civil Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to design, modify, and analyze power plants, substations, transmission lines, and other industrial systems. The position focuses on civil site development for power plant projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications, and coordination with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies. Depending on project scope and complexity, the engineer may guide other civil engineers and designers. The role 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 for client design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification at plant sites.

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 of experience working in a project team environment 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.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 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, collaborating with designers to represent designs accurately 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 vendor documentation for conformity with technical specifications.
  • Coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel to support complete and timely designs.
  • Depending on scope and complexity, guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing project work.
  • 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 (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 (PST).
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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