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Sargent & Lundy Senior Civil Engineering Consultant -- Power Focused in Chicago, Illinois

Description

SLC works on behalf of clients to support utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal power, and other power and infrastructure projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, social responsibility, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

This position will require you to perform civil engineering reviews and analyses in order to understand power projects and distill technical expertise into actionable information that project stakeholders rely on to prudently develop, design, construct, operate, and finance renewable energy projects being built in the United States and overseas. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:

  • 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 technical specifications to define construction requirements

  • Advise power project developers to support new utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, thermal, and other projects;

  • 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

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. A Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering or business (e.g., MBA) discipline is a plus.

  • 8+ years of experience in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, calculations, and models.

  • 5+ years of experience in detailed design of site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, track design, and ponds

  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical evaluation report writing

    Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license

  • Experience specific to wind turbine generation and/or solar PV design

  • Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Mircrostation or AutoCad.

  • Data analysis and visualization

  • Project finance or business acumen

  • Conceptual project design

  • Construction project management and/or scheduling software knowledge

  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills

  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others

  • Project planning, leadership, and organizational skills

    Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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

Awards & Recognition

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestConsulting

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2024-12515

Business GroupConsulting Group

DepartmentConsulting

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