Senior Civil Site Designer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,120 - 128,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking a Senior Site Designer in Chicago, IL. The role involves drafting, modeling, and collaboration on substation and transmission line projects within a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have extensive civil design experience, proficiency with relevant engineering tools, and strong communication skills. Notably, the position offers competitive compensation and robust benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in civil design of industrial and commercial projects.
• Experience with site-related design packages for permits.
• Strong proficiency in civil engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on substation and transmission line projects, performing civil site drafting.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure timely design.
• Provide peer reviews for other designers.

Skills

Civil design

Site grading

Drainage design

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Associates of Science Degree in Civil or related discipline

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.
• Twelve (12) 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$82,120.00 - $128,570.00

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.