Senior Civil Engineer Energy & Industrial Group

Responsibilities

• Utilize and expand civil engineering degree and skills in a multi‑disciplined team environment working on power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar industrial systems.
• Work on a wide range of power plant projects and perform civil site development work that includes preparing 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 civil engineering project work depending on scope and complexity.
• Prepare calculations related to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork to support permitting and design.
• 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 design drawings.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittal drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with technical specifications.
• Potential travel to client offices for design reviews and site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule located in the Clayton, Missouri office, within the St. Louis metropolitan area, requiring in‑office work 3 days per week. The role may also be based in Chicago and may require occasional travel.

• BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license required.
• Five or more years of experience in a project team environment designing industrial projects, with power plant experience preferred, 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.
• Experience in preparing, submitting, and obtaining site‑related permits from regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design tools:
  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.

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

• 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

$82,380.00 - $

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 an 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 various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. EIG has designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage 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 and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies and pilot demonstrations through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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.