Senior Site Civil Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
This role offers the opportunity to apply and develop civil engineering skills as part of a multidisciplinary team designing, modifying, and analyzing substations, transmission lines, and similar power delivery systems. The Senior Site Civil Engineer works on a range of substation and transmission line projects, performing civil site development work and preparing and reviewing calculations, designs, and specifications. The position guides and oversees civil engineers and designers and coordinates with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to support complete, timely designs. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week and travel to client sites. Sargent & Lundy encourages employees to use relevant technology and emerging digital tools while applying professional judgment and reviewing technology-assisted work. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless otherwise specified.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Seven or more years of experience in a project team environment involving 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; and transmission line construction pads and access road design.
- Experience writing technical reports, calculations, and specifications for civil engineering activities.
- 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 able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
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 as they undertake and complete project work.
- Travel to client sites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
