Lead Civil Engineer Energy & Industrial Group

About the Role

This position offers opportunity to utilize and expand civil engineering degree and skills in a multi‑disciplined team environment working on the design, modification, and analysis of power plant, substations, transmission lines, and similar heavy industrial systems.

• Work on a wide range of power plant projects and perform civil site development work (calculations, designs, and specifications).
• Coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agency personnel to ensure complete and timely design.
• Guide other civil engineers and designers in completing project work based on scope and complexity.
• Prepare calculations related to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork to support design and permitting.
• Prepare technical specifications to define construction requirements.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs and work with designers to accurately portray designs 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.
• Potential to travel to client offices for design reviews and plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.
• PE license required.
• Ten or more years of experience in a project team environment designing heavy industrial projects; preferred power plant experience and specific experience in site grading and mass earthwork, storm water management, sanitary sewage systems, process wastewater systems, and road and railroad track design.
• Experience in technical writing for reports, calculations, and specifications for civil engineering activities.
• Experience in preparing, submitting, and obtaining site‑related design and environmental permits from a wide variety of regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following civil engineering design tools:
  Auto Desk Civil 3D, Storm Cad, Pond Pack, and Auto Turn.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Occasional travel to client sites required.

• Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal preferred.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & 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

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees.…