Senior Civil Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

Senior Civil Engineer performing civil engineering reviews and analyses for utility-scale power projects. Collaborating in multi-disciplinary project teams to develop projects from concept to execution.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $116,620 - $179,890 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform civil engineering reviews, including storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, road design, and earthwork
Support preparation and review of site layout, grading, and preliminary drainage designs
Prepare and review technical specifications to define construction requirements
Advise power project developers
Evaluate new power and infrastructure projects independently to support financing
Develop technical reports for applicable audiences – including owners, developers, governmental agencies and committees, and financiers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
10+ years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles
5+ years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, transport plans, track design, and ponds
Power plant (combined cycle, simple cycle, nuclear, wind, solar) project design experience
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple parallel, fast-paced tasks within schedule and assigned budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing
Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Microstation or AutoCad

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringdesign techniquessite gradingdrainage designstorm sewer systemsroad designtransport planstrack designpond designtechnical report writing

Soft Skills

teamworktask prioritizationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering