Substation Civil Site Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Create new and modify existing civil site plan drawings for substations.

• Develop grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans.

• Formulate erosion and sediment control plans that comply with local and state regulations.

• Design roadway, access drive, and site layout plans.

• Execute earthwork grading and cut/fill balancing utilizing Civil 3D or OpenRoads/MicroStation methodologies.

• Conduct AutoTURN analyses to ensure access for construction and maintenance vehicles.

• Prepare utility layouts that include storm sewer, sanitary, and water service plans as necessary.

• Create permit-ready civil drawing packages for review by utilities and agencies.

• Assist with the development of permitting exhibits and environmental and jurisdictional permitting processes.

• Collaborate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams.

• Review vendor drawings related to civil engineering and incorporate feedback.

• Support quantity takeoffs and the preparation of project deliverables.

• Adhere to client standards, local agency requirements, and best practices within the industry.

• Contribute to electric utility substation, industrial, commercial, municipal, and related power delivery projects for Leidos.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related discipline.

• Level 3: A minimum of 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation.

• Level 4: A minimum of 3 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation.

• Strong proficiency with MicroStation is essential.

• Experience in developing civil site plans for utility, industrial, commercial, or municipal projects.

• Working knowledge of grading design and earthwork calculations.

• Proven experience in preparing erosion and sediment control plans.

• Familiarity with principles of stormwater management and permitting requirements.

• Experience with AutoTURN vehicle turning analyses.

• Understanding of site development permitting processes and agency coordination.

• Ability to interpret survey and geotechnical data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Capability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

• Substation experience is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with utility client standards is preferred.

• Experience with HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or similar hydrology software is preferred.

• Knowledge of SWPPP preparation and stormwater permitting requirements.

• Experience in coordinating with local, county, and state permitting agencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs.

• Income Protection.

• Paid Leave.

• Retirement benefits.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Engaging assignments that provide avenues for both professional and personal development.