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Lead Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
Full-time

Description

Project teams in our Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) support industry-leading projects in power generation, plant design, environmental compliance, mid / downstream oil & gas, and multi-disciplined industrial projects.

We're leading efforts to decarbonize the industry by utilizing advanced technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.

Our EIG teams perform detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and the integration of solar and energy storage.

We're the industry leader in carbon capture technologies with experience executing pilot-scale to commercial-scale projects for utilities, industrial plants, and direct air capture.

We provide engineering services for green hydrogen production via electrolysis using solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power sources and we support on-site usage in power generation, fuel cells, and fueling stations.

  • This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your civil engineering degree and skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other engineers and / or designers in the design, modification, and analysis of power plant, substations, transmission lines and similar heavy industrial systems.
  • As a member of a multi-disciplined engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power plant projects and perform civil site development work including creating calculations, designs, and specifications.
  • As a member of the Civil Engineering group, you will coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors and suppliers, and permitting agency personnel as necessary to ensure a complete and timely design.
  • Depending on the scope of work and the complexity of the design, you may guide other civil engineers and civil designers in taking on and completing civil engineering project work.
  • Your responsibilities may also include the following :
  • Prepare calculations relating 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 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.
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

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.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience :

  • A B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
  • PE license required. Preferably in New Jersey, Maryland, and / or other states in the East Coast of the United States.
  • Ten or more years of working in a project team environment in the design of heavy industrial projects, power plant experience preferred, with 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 : AutoDesk Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn,
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work in a team environment is essential.
  • This position will require occasional travel to client's sites in the East Coast.

Valued but not required skills and experience :

Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal preferred.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

  • 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

Awards & Recognition

30+ days ago
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