• Mid-Level Civil Designer -- S&L Consulting

    Sargent & Lundy (Chicago, IL)


    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 offer you the opportunity to support clients in the development stage of projects and work with teams of consultants. You will use your creativity and innovation to produce preliminary civil design deliverables up to a 30% design phase for renewable energy (solar and wind) battery storage, and thermal projects using CAD software. You will work with multi-discipline project teams to provide a variety of services, such as the following:

     

    + Independently interpret and coordinate topographical date to plan and execute preliminary civil design deliverables.

    + Prepare constraint maps identifying buildable area of projects using input from field surveys, FEMA flood map information and applicable rights-of-way.

    + Prepare 30% design phase civil layout drawings and grading design, including roads, ditches, drainage ponds, finish surfacing plans, permanent fencing plans, traffic control plans, and erosion control plans, as well as investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of preliminary civil design issues.

    + Support solar energy yield assessments by preparing shading scene models.

    + Provide support to SLC project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.

    Qualifications

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

    Education and Experience:

    + Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology or equivalent experience

    + CAD certificate required in non-degreed.

    + Previous relevant experience considered.

    Essential skills:

    + Three or more years of design experience in the development of civil design drawings.

    + Experience in the review of civil layout drawings for all phases of grading, regrading, and final grading.

    + Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.

    + Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD

    CAD Software skills valued but not required:

    + Bentley Microstation

    + Autodesk Civil 3D

    + Autodesk Navisworks

    + ArcGIS/Globalmapper

    + Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3D plant layout models.

     

    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

     

    $50,320.00 - $72,490.00

     

    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 InterestDesign and Drafting

     

    TypeFull Time - Regular

     

    Job ID2025-15432

     

    Business GroupConsulting Group

     

    DepartmentStructural and Civil Engineering