Civil Engineer - Mid-Level

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,298 - 99,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago is looking for a civil engineer to join their team focused on power plant systems design. The position involves preparing designs, specifications, and calculations related to stormwater management and site development.

Ideal candidates will have a BSCE and 1-2 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in teamwork and communication. This hybrid role requires in-office work three days a week and offers a competitive salary range of $69,298 - $99,644.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in engineering design.
• Ability to prepare calculations for storm water drainage.
• Experience in creating technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations relating to storm water drainage.
• Design storm sewer systems and roads.
• Review shop drawings for conformity with specifications.

Skills

Design techniques

Communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

BSCE from an ABET accredited program

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCad

Job description

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations relating to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems and disposal fields, and earthwork, to support design and permitting.
• Prepare technical specifications to define construction requirements.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs.
• Design storm sewer systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Work with Designers to accurately portray designs in 3‑D models and design drawings.
• Review shop drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with 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.

Hybrid work schedule

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience

• This position requires a BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.
• 1-2 years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Mircrostation or AutoCad.
• One or more years of related experience in site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, track design, ponds, and/or landfills.
• Related engineering internship or co‑op work experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• We expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools: take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Award‑Winning Benefits

Health & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work‑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

$69,298 - $99,644

Transparency 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.