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Sargent & Lundy Mid-Level Geotechnical 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 high quality design and consulting services as part of multidisciplined project teams for challenging domestic and international, power and industrial projects. These engineering services include but are not limited to earth retention systems, deep and shallow foundation design, dam stability analyses and inspections, in-situ instrumentation and monitoring programs, subsurface exploration, seismic stability and liquefaction analyses, ground improvement, groundwater supply wells, and field oversight of exploration and construction activities.
Typical responsibilities may include:
Perform review of geotechnical reports and calculations for conformity with project specifications.
Prepare specifications for subsurface investigations, deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining systems, monitoring wells, water production wells, and general earthwork.
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
Conduct occasional on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.
Occasional domestic and/or international travel
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
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 with a geotechnical focus. A Master’s degree with a strong background and coursework in geotechnical engineering discipline is a plus.
4+ years of detailed geotechnical design, including soil remediation, deep foundations, driven, predrilled, or helical pile design
2+ years of experience working in design of power, transmission, or other heavy industry projects, including on-site quality surveillance of subsurface exploration programs, pile installation and pile testing.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Geotechnical 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
Experience with unique subsurface conditions
Technical evaluation report writing
Ability and willingness to travel, both domestic and international.
Multi-discipline teamwork (i.e. design projects, co-ops)
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 ID2024-12513
Business GroupConsulting Group
DepartmentConsulting