Lead Civil Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your civil engineering degree and skills in a multi-disciplined team environment. You will work on the design, modification, and analysis of power plants, substations, transmission lines, and similar heavy industrial systems. As part of the Civil Engineering group, you will collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure complete and timely designs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations for storm water drainage, sanitary sewer systems, pavement thickness, ponds, landfills, and earthwork.
• Develop technical specifications for construction requirements.
• Create site layout, grading, and drainage designs, and collaborate with designers on 3-D models and drawings.
• Design storm drainage systems, roads, trackwork, water storage, wastewater disposal ponds, and solid waste landfills.
• Review contractor and material submittals for compliance with technical specifications.
• Travel to client offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
• Guide other civil engineers and designers on complex projects.
• Lead the use of modern tools, including automation and AI, to improve workflows and reduce rework.
• Oversee automation and process improvement efforts, such as automating calculations and generating design documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial project design, preferably in power plants, with expertise in site grading, earthwork, storm water management, sanitary sewage systems, and road/railroad track design.
• Experience in technical writing for reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Proficiency with civil engineering tools: AutoDesk Civil 3D, StormCad, PondPack, AutoTurn, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites.

Valued But Not Required

• Experience with coal combustion residuals management and disposal.
• Oversight of engineers using programming/scripting (Python, MATLAB, Excel) for automation.
• Additional education or experience in Computer Science, AI, or Software Engineering.

Work Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office per week in Clayton, Missouri (St. Louis metropolitan area).

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, EAP, Back-Up Daycare, FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Pre-Tax Commuter Account, Merit Scholarship Program, Employee Discount Program, Charitable Giving Program, Tuition Assistance, Licensure Bonus, Referral Bonus.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements.

Pay

Compensation Range: $118,023 - $180,313

About the Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) delivers advanced engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects. With expertise in decarbonization, renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power, EIG leads in detailed engineering for PV solar, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies.