Senior Site Civil Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN
•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Site Civil Engineer will work in a multi-disciplined team designing, modifying, and analyzing substations, transmission lines, and similar power delivery systems. The role involves civil site development for a range of substation and transmission line projects, including calculations, designs, and specifications. The engineer will coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to deliver complete and timely designs, and guide other civil engineers and designers. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week and requires travel to client sites.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • At least 7 years of experience working in a project team environment on civil design for industrial projects, commercial development, or power delivery.
  • Specific experience in 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 in technical writing for civil engineering reports, calculations, and specifications.
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, submitting, and obtaining site-related design and environmental permits from a wide variety of regulatory agencies.
  • Proficiency with one or more of AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoTurn.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites.
  • Must have U.S. work authorization; 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.

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 taking on and completing civil engineering project work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-up daycare
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • 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
  • Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible employees
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