Senior Civil Engineer

Description
SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale thermal, solar, wind, battery energy storage, and other power generating and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.
This position will require you to perform civil engineering reviews and prepare preliminary civil designs, and to understand power projects and distill technical expertise into actionable information that project stakeholders rely on to prudently develop, design, construct, operate, and finance those projects. Working in multi-disciplinary project teams, you will perform tasks such as the following:

Perform civil engineering reviews, including storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, road design, and earthwork

Support preparation of general arrangement drawings in coordination with other disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical engineers

Prepare preliminary civil designs including items such as grading, erosion control, drainage and stormwater, wastewater, and access roads designs, with the associated bill of quantities

Prepare and review technical specifications to define construction requirements

Advise power project developers

Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing

Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. A Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA) discipline is a plus.

10+ years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.

5+ years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, stormwater systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds.

Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as ArcGIS Pro, Autodesk Civil 3D, HydroCAD, StormCAD, PondPack, FLO-2D Pro, and AutoTURN. Must be capable of working in geospatially located tools.

Power plant (combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, solar) project design experience.

Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to prioritize multiple parallel, fast-paced tasks within schedule and assigned budget.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Data analysis and visualization

Project finance or business acumen

Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge

Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning 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

Compensation Range
$118,023 - $180,313Transparency Statement
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.Equal Opportunity
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.
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