Senior Civil Site Designer 1 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Back-Up Daycare

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Site Designer to advance civil site design for substation and transmission projects. The role combines in-office collaboration three days a week with two remote days, supporting multi-disciplinary teams in design, modification and analysis of power delivery systems.

You will create 3D models, drawings, plans and profiles, coordinate with engineers and managers, and provide peer reviews while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science Degree in Civil or related discipline or drafting credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil site drafting, modeling and develop 3D models, drawings and construction packages for substation and transmission projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely design.
• Provide oversight and peer reviews for other civil designers on project work.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoTurn

MS Office

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely from home for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your site design career using your well-developed skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other designers and engineers in the design, modification, and analysis of substation sites, transmission lines and similar power delivery systems.

As a Senior Site Designer, you will:

• Work on a wide range of substation and transmission line projects and perform civil site drafting, modeling, and development work including creating 3D models, design drawings, plan and profiles, and construction ready packages.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform oversight and provide peer reviews for other civil designers for project work.
• Travel to client's sites.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Associates of Science Degree in Civil or other related discipline; or drafting related credentials.
• Ten (10) or more years of working in a project team environment in the civil design of industrial projects, commercial development, power delivery experience, with specific experience in site grading and drainage design drawings, erosion and sediment control plans and details, SWPPP preparation, SPCC plans, construction pads drawings, and access road plan and profile design.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, submitting, and site related design packages for client and environmental permits from a wide variety of regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following civil engineering design tools: AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoTurn.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

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

$77,890 - $118,999

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.