Civil CAD Design Engineer for Substations & ROW

Esp-Associates,-Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Teladoc access

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Civil Designer to provide technical and hands-on support in creating design deliverables from a Raleigh, NC base. The role focuses on electrical substations, site layout, grading, and stormwater analysis, requiring collaboration with multiple departments to meet client specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of design experience, strong CAD skills (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation), and the ability to work safely and efficiently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology preferred.
• Associate degree or CAD certificate required.
• 5–7+ years of hands-on design experience required.
• Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation and stormwater analysis programs required.
• Ability to collaborate with teams in the electrical utility industry.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record per policy.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design for electrical substations, site layout, grading, retaining walls, and stormwater analysis.
• Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing and inspection.
• Develop and modify design criteria using industry standards and client specs.
• Coordinate design activities with Transmission, Distribution, Survey, and other departments.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness in line with Pickett’s standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety compliance

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Able to explain technical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology

Associate degree or CAD certificate

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Stormwater analysis programs

Job description

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is seeking a Civil Designer to provide technical and hands-on support in creating design deliverables from a Raleigh, NC base. The role focuses on electrical substations, site layout, grading, and stormwater analysis, requiring collaboration with multiple departments to meet client specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of design experience, strong CAD skills (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation), and the ability to work safely and efficiently