Mid-Level Civil Engineer

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

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

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s in civil/structural engineering or business (MBA) is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
• 2+ years of detailed design experience in site grading, drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, 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 and able to prioritize multiple fast‑paced tasks within schedule and budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing.
• Proficient in civil engineering software such as Civil 3D, StormCAD, PondPack, Microstation or AutoCAD, and geospatial tools.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Data analysis and visualization.
• Project finance or business acumen.
• Conceptual project design.
• Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to guide others.
• Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills.

AI & Automation

• Lead others in using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, guiding teams on AI tool use while ensuring results are checked.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Value additional learning (minor, certificate, or experience) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to oversee automation and AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Benefits

• 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

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting overall well‑being. Individuals may also be eligible for 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 other protected status defined by applicable law.