Senior Civil Engineer

Sargent Lundy

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 131,960 - 205,330

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A national engineering firm in Chicago is looking for an experienced civil engineer to join its team. This hybrid role requires overseeing engineering reviews, evaluating utility-scale projects, and generating technical documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in civil engineering and a decade of design experience, particularly with site grading and drainage. Strong communication skills and proficiency in civil engineering software are essential. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing work-life balance and employee wellness.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in design techniques and tools.
  • 7+ years in site grading and drainage design.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil engineering reviews for storm water drainage and road design.
  • Support preparation of site layout and preliminary drainage designs.
  • Develop technical reports for various stakeholders.

Skills

Design techniques
Team collaboration
Technical report writing
Civil engineering software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD)

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business

Tools

Civil 3D
StormCad
PondPack
Microstation
AutoCad

Job description

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 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

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 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.
  • 7+ 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:

  • 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
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
  • Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills
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

$131,960.00 - $205,330.00

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.

Awards & Recognition
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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