Project Designer, Civil/Structural

Signal Energy

$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in designing transmission level substations (13.8kV - 500 kV)
  • Proficient in creating site, foundation, and structural steel plans
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Effective problem-solving skills in time-sensitive situations
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD (2015 or later)
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Create and update design drawings of high voltage substations
  • Develop site plans, foundation plans, and structural steel details
  • Conduct peer reviews of design drawings
  • Maintain organized drawing files including current and archived versions
  • Teach and mentor junior designers or new employees
  • Participate in developing company standards and design tools
  • Provide project and office support as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development through mentoring
  • Participation in optimizing design applications and company standards
  • Exposure to diverse projects in transmission and distribution systems
  • Occasional travel to field sites, adding variety to work responsibilities
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The position assumes the responsibilities of a civil/structural designer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible for creation of drawings for substation engineering design projects including detailed civil/structural design for high voltage substation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
• Create and revise design drawings of high voltage transmission and distribution substations including:
• Site plans.
• Foundation plans and details.
• Structural Steel plans and fabrication details.
• Peer review of other's drawings.
• Maintain drawing files - archived, current and working revisions.
• Update drawings to field as-built conditions.
• Teach and mentor young designers and/or new employees on civil/structural design and company practices.
• Participate in the development and review of company standards and design tools to optimize design applications.
• Provide project support/office support as required.
• Occasional travel to field sites or working at a client's office may be required.

Educational Requirements:
• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology preferred, but not required.

Experience & Training Requirements:
• 5+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV - 500 kV) including:
• Site plans.
• Foundation plans and details.
• Structural Steel plans and fabrication details.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations

Computer Skills:
• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) - Advanced, required
• MicroStation - Advanced/Intermediate, preferred
• Microsoft Word - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook - Intermediate

Travel Requirements:
• Project Engineers' travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

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