Job Description
Description
This entry-level position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your civil engineering degree and skills, while working in a multi-disciplined team environment with other engineers and/or designers in the design, modification, and analysis of power plant systems. As a member of a multi-disciplined engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of power plant projects and perform civil site development work including creating calculations, designs, and specifications.
+ Your responsibilities may include the following:
+ Prepare calculations relating to storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems and disposal fields, and earthwork, to support design and permitting.
+ Prepare technical specifications to define construction requirements.
+ Prepare site layout, grading, and drainage designs.
+ Design storm sewer systems, roads, trackwork, water storage and wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
+ Work with Designers to accurately portray designs in 3-D models and design drawings.
+ Review shop drawings and other vendor documentation for conformity with specifications.
+ There is the potential for you to travel to client offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
+ This position requires a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a graduation date of Winter 2025 or Spring 2026.
+ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
+ Proficiency with MS Office applications.
+ The ability to work in a team environment.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
+ Proficiency with civil engineering software programs such as Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, and Mircrostation or AutoCad.
+ One or more years of related experience in site grading and drainage, storm sewer systems, road design, track design, ponds, and/or landfills.
+ Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
+ Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
+ Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Civil Engineering specifications or calculations.
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
$60,660.00 - $87,090.00
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.
About This Business Unit
The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.
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.
CityChicago
StateIL
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestCivil Engineering
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2025-19828
Business GroupEnergy & Industrial Group
DepartmentCivil Engineering Support Services
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Flexible hours,
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