Civil Engineer – Power & Infrastructure (Flexible Work)

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL is seeking a civil engineer with 4+ years of design experience to support power project development and infrastructure reviews.

You will assist with site grading, drainage, road design, and prepare specifications, collaborating with senior consultants to advise developers and financiers. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required; Master’s or PE is a plus; proficiency in Civil 3D and other tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Master’s in civil/structural engineering or MBA is a plus.
• 4+ years of design experience in technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
• 2+ years of detailed design experience in site grading, drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, and ponds.
• Power plant design experience in combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, or solar projects.
• Experience writing and supporting civil engineering specifications or calculations.
• Team-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple fast-paced tasks within schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• Work with senior consultants to advise power project developers.
• Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing.
• Develop technical reports for owners, developers, governmental agencies, committees, and financiers.

Skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MBA or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCAD

PondPack

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Geospatial tools

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL is seeking a civil engineer with 4+ years of design experience to support power project development and infrastructure reviews.

You will assist with site grading, drainage, road design, and prepare specifications, collaborating with senior consultants to advise developers and financiers. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is required; Master’s or PE is a plus; proficiency in Civil 3D and other tools is expected.