Senior Civil Engineer – Remote Power Projects & Design

Sargent Lundy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced civil engineer to perform comprehensive civil reviews and preliminary designs for power-generation projects. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, prepare drawings, specs, and reports, and guide project stakeholders through development, design, construction, and financing.

The role emphasizes leadership in automation and data-driven workflows, with opportunities to oversee engineers and leverage modern tools while ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years in design techniques for technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.
• 5+ years in site grading, drainage, stormwater, road design, transport, and ponds.
• Proficiency with civil engineering software (ArcGIS Pro, AutoTURN, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, StormCAD, PondPack, FLO-2D).
• Experience on power plant projects (combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, solar).
• Ability to write and support Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.
• Ability to work in a team and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering reviews including storm water drainage, sewer systems, road design, and earthwork.
• Support preparation of general arrangement drawings with other disciplines.
• Prepare preliminary civil designs and associated bill of quantities.
• Prepare and review technical specifications for construction requirements.
• Advise power project developers and evaluate new projects for financing.
• Develop technical reports for owners, developers, agencies, and financiers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Written reports

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Autodesk Civil 3D

HydroCAD

StormCAD

PondPack

FLO-2D Pro

AutoTURN

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced civil engineer to perform comprehensive civil reviews and preliminary designs for power-generation projects. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, prepare drawings, specs, and reports, and guide project stakeholders through development, design, construction, and financing.

The role emphasizes leadership in automation and data-driven workflows, with opportunities to oversee engineers and leverage modern tools while ensuring high-quality