Senior Civil Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Job Summary

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams, utilizing creativity and innovation to develop 3D models of civil grading and structures for civil drawing deliverables within CAD software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the Civil Design team to develop civil layout drawings in a 3-D model.
• Engage in challenging assignments covering all phases of civil grading design, including roads, ditches, drainage ponds, finish surfacing plans, and permanent fencing plans.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of civil design issues.
• Independently and collaboratively interpret and coordinate topographical data to plan and execute civil design deliverables.
• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for an integrated 2D/3D civil design model, which may include:
  • Underground piping (stormwater drainage, oily water drainage, sanitary drainage, chemical drainage)
  • Building entryways (ramps, stairways)
  • Erosion control plans (erosion control fencing)
  • Traffic control plans (traffic signs, roadway markers/lines)
  • Waterway barge unloading
  • Switchyard grading and drainage
• Provide support to other designers and project team members across all engineering and design business units to ensure complete and timely design.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.

This role features a hybrid work arrangement, requiring three days per week in the office and offering two days of remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design Technology preferred.
• CAD certificate required if no degree.
• Previous relevant experience will be considered.

Essential Skills:

• Ten or more years of detailed design experience in developing civil design drawings.
• Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
• Experience reviewing civil layout drawings for all phases of grading, regrading, and final grading.
• Ability to interface effectively with engineering and design teams from other disciplines.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (Read, Write, and Speak).

Required CAD Software Skills:

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Civil 3D

Additional Valued Skills (Not Required):

• Bentley Microstation
• Autodesk Navisworks
• ArcGIS/Globalmapper
• Experience in the power plant design process

Award-Winning Benefits

Sargent & Lundy is committed to the health and well-being of its employees, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. We value work-life balance and provide competitive, award-winning benefits, recognized by the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) delivers advanced engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, encompassing new plant design and services for operating facilities. With extensive experience in conventional power plants and combined cycle projects, EIG is at the forefront of decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We specialize in detailed engineering for PV solar projects, energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies from conceptual studies to commercial implementation.

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.

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Area of Interest: Design and Drafting Type: Full Time - Regular Job ID: 2026-24034 Business Group: Energy & Industrial Group Department: Civil Design