Senior Site Civil Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to apply and expand civil engineering skills within a multidisciplinary team designing, modifying, and analyzing substations, transmission lines, and other power delivery systems. The Senior Site Civil Engineer performs civil site development work for substation and transmission line projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications. The role coordinates with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to deliver complete and timely designs, and guides other civil engineers and designers. Travel to client sites is required. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy values effective use of technology and professional judgment when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Seven or more years of experience in a project team environment in civil design for industrial projects, commercial development, or power delivery.
• Specific experience with substation site grading and drainage design, erosion and sediment control plans and details, stormwater management, SWPPP preparation, SPCC plans, transmission line construction pads, and access road design.
• Experience with technical writing for civil engineering reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, submitting, and obtaining site-related design and environmental permits from regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with one or more of AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoTurn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 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

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

Responsibilities

• Perform civil site development work for substation and transmission line projects, including creating and reviewing calculations, designs, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel to ensure complete and timely designs.
• Guide and oversee other civil engineers and civil designers in completing civil engineering project work.
• Travel to client sites.

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
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential yearly discretionary bonus
• Potential relocation package, depending on location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior