Substation Civil Site Designer

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

📋 Description

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

• Develop plans for grading, drainage, and stormwater management.

• Formulate erosion and sediment control plans in compliance with local and state regulations.

• Prepare layouts for roadways, access drives, and site configurations.

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

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

• Design utility layouts, including storm sewer, sanitary, and water service plans as necessary.

• Assemble permit-ready civil drawing packages for utility and agency review.

• Aid in the creation of permitting exhibits and support environmental and jurisdictional permitting processes.

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

• Review civil-related vendor drawings and integrate feedback as needed.

• Assist with quantity takeoffs and the preparation of project deliverables.

• Implement relevant client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices in all tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Level 3: Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related field.

• Level 3: At least 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation.

• Level 4: Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related field.

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

• Strong proficiency with MicroStation (mandatory).

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

• Working knowledge of grading design and earthwork calculations.

• Experience in preparing erosion and sediment control plans.

• Familiarity with stormwater management principles and permitting requirements.

• Experience performing AutoTURN vehicle turning analyses.

• Understanding of site development permitting processes and interaction with agencies.

• Ability to interpret survey and geotechnical data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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

• Experience supporting electric utility substation projects is preferred.

• 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 is preferred.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Flexible work schedules and work-life balance initiatives.