Senior Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a civil/site development engineer based in Washington, DC, for work within a multi‑disciplinary team on power plant projects. The role focuses on preparing calculations, designs, and specifications for site development, grading, and drainage; coordinating with clients, contractors, and permitting agencies.

The candidate will guide other engineers, prepare permitting calculations, and design road, stormwater, and wastewater systems, with occasional travel to client

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET-approved program.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
• 5+ years in a project team environment designing industrial projects; power plant experience preferred.
• 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 obtaining site related permits from regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design tools such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn; MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Position based in Washington, DC with potential travel.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi‑disciplined engineering and design team on power plant projects, performing civil site development work including calculations, designs, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to ensure complete and timely design.
• Guide other civil engineers and designers when scope and complexity require it.
• Prepare calculations for storm‑water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork for permitting and design.
• Develop technical specifications that define construction requirements.
• Design site layout, grading, and drainage and collaborate to portray designs in 3‑D models and drawings.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage, wastewater ponds, and landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittals and vendor documentation for conformity with specs.
• Travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

BSCE from ABET-approved program

PE license or ability to earn PE license

Tools

Civil 3D

StormCad

PondPack

AutoTurn

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi‑disciplined engineering and design team on a wide range of power plant projects, performing civil site development work that includes preparing calculations, designs, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, contractors, suppliers, and permitting agencies to ensure complete and timely design.
• Guide other civil engineers and designers in completing project work when the scope and complexity require it.
• Prepare calculations for storm‑water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds and landfills, and earthwork to support permitting and design.
• Develop technical specifications that define construction requirements.
• Design site layout, grading, and drainage, and collaborate with designers to accurately portray designs in 3‑D models and drawing set.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage, wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittal drawings and 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.

Work Schedule

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

Qualifications

• BSCE from an ABET‑approved program.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
• Five or more years of experience in a project team environment designing industrial projects; power plant experience preferred.
• 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 obtaining site related permits from regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with civil engineering design tools such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and AutoTurn.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Position is based in Washington, DC and may require occasional travel.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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, e.g., automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, generating design documentation, and guiding when and how AI tools are used while ensuring results are verified.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks; review automated outputs. This is valued but not required.
• Additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is valued for effective oversight of automation 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

$84,762 - $129,498. Eligible employees may also receive a yearly discretionary bonus.

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 overall well‑being. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.