Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

3d•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 and other industrial projects, including calculations, designs, and technical specifications. The engineer coordinates with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel to deliver complete and timely designs, and may guide other civil engineers and designers depending on project scope and complexity. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring work in the office three days per week, with occasional travel to client offices and project sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position requires a BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program and a PE license or the ability to earn one. Candidates should have at least five years of project-team experience designing industrial projects. The role requires experience with site grading and mass earthwork, stormwater management, sanitary and process wastewater systems, and road and railroad track design. Proficiency with civil engineering design tools and MS Office, technical writing, permitting, communication, and teamwork are also required. Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Compensation is $84,762–$129,498, and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
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, 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 MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Occasional travel may be required.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization 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, 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 support complete and timely designs.
Depending on project scope and complexity, guide other civil engineers and civil designers in completing civil engineering project work.
Travel occasionally to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.