Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Phoenix, AZ is offering a civil engineering position where you can apply and grow your skills in a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves preparing calculations and designing civil site developments for power plants. Candidates are expected to have a BSCE, a PE license (or eligibility), and at least five years of relevant experience. This hybrid role includes in-office work three days a week and offers comprehensive benefits along with a competitive salary range of $84,762 – $129,498.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in project team environment with power plant experience.
• Experience in site grading and mass earthwork.
• Familiarity with storm water management and sanitary sewage systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for storm water drainage and sanitary sewer systems.
• Design storm drainage systems and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor submittals for conformity with specifications.

Skills

Storm water management

Civil engineering design tools

Technical writing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

BSCE from an ABET-approved program

PE license or ability to earn

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCad

PondPack

AutoTurn

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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 plants, substations, transmission lines and similar industrial 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 that includes preparing calculations, designs, and specifications.

As a member of the Civil Engineering group, you will coordinate with project managers, client personnel, contractors and suppliers, and permitting agency personnel as necessary to ensure a complete and timely design.

Depending on the scope of work and the complexity of the design, you may guide other civil engineers and civil designers in taking on and completing civil engineering project work.

Hybrid Work Schedule

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations relating to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork to support permitting and design.
• Prepare technical specifications to define construction requirements.
• Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs, and work with designers to accurately portray designs in 3‑D models and design drawings.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittal drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with technical specifications.
• Travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs, as needed.

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission‑approved program.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
• Five or more years of experience in a project team environment, preferably with power plant experience, and specific experience in site grading and mass earthwork, storm water management, sanitary sewage systems, process wastewater systems, and road and railroad track design.
• Experience in technical writing for reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Experience in preparing, submitting, and obtaining site‑related permits from regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design tools: Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Position is based in Phoenix, AZ and may require occasional travel.

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 how to automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs.
• Valued additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that supports oversight of automation and agentic 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 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.