Civil Designer Energy & Industrial

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position allows you to work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams to develop 3D models of civil grading and structures, producing civil drawing deliverables within CAD software.

• Work with multi-disciplined teams to develop civil layout drawings in a 3‑D model.
• Tackle all phases of civil grading design, including roads, ditches, drainage ponds, finish surfacing plans, and permanent fencing plans; investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of civil design issues.
• Interpret and coordinate topographical data to plan and execute civil design deliverables, independently and as part of a design team.
• Participate in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated 2D/3D civil design model, which may include underground piping (stormwater, oily‑water, sanitary, chemical), building entryways (ramps, stairways), erosion control plans, traffic control plans, waterway barge unloading, and switchyard grading and drainage.
• Provide support to other designers and project team members across all engineering and design business units to ensure a complete and timely design.

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

• Associate’s Degree in Computer‑Aided Design Technology preferred.
• CAD certificate required in non‑degreed.
• Previous relevant experience considered.

• Three or more years of detailed design experience in developing civil design drawings.
• Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
• Experience reviewing civil layout drawings for all phases of grading, regrading, and final grading.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.

• Bentley Microstation
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Civil 3D
• Autodesk Navisworks
• ArcGIS/Global Mapper

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. Our dedication to employee satisfaction earned us the 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

$54,420.00 – $78,410.00

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 hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across sectors including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects. From new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities, we have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 MW of generation capacity. Our expertise includes recent and ongoing combined cycle projects leveraging the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators.

EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects, energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies.

Sargent & Lundy is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.