Senior Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Toronto is seeking an experienced civil engineer for a hybrid role that requires in-office work 3 days per week. Responsibilities include performing civil engineering reviews, preparing specifications, and advising power project developers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and significant experience in design techniques related to power projects. A competitive compensation range of $130,492 to $170,491 is offered alongside award-winning benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Yearly discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design techniques and tools.
• Proven ability to work on power plant project designs.
• Experience with civil engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering reviews for projects.
• Support site layout and grading designs.
• Prepare technical specifications for construction.

Skills

Civil engineering design techniques

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Proficiency with civil engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA)

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCad

PondPack

Microstation

AutoCad

Job description

Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (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 analyses 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 and review of site layout, grading, and preliminary drainage designs
• 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

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export‑controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

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.
• 8+ 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, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds
• 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
• Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Mircrostation or AutoCad. Must be capable of working in geospatially located tools.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects is a plus.
• General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
• General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
• Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
• A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

Compensation Range

$130,492.00 - $170,491.00

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.

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.