Civil Designer

Brunel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VDDS is seeking a Staff Civil Engineering Technician to support utility-scale renewable energy projects on-site at multiple locations. This role focuses on civil design for grading, drainage, roads, fencing, and underground utilities, utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase and PVFarm to create site plans and layouts.

The position provides technical guidance to the engineering team, ensures deliverables meet design standards and BV quality requirements, and collaborates cross-functionally to support

Qualifications

• Experience with Civil 3D grading (required).
• Typically, a minimum of 5 years’ related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• Reviews design inputs for consistency and deliverables format.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• Coordinates with design group personnel to exchange project information.
• May support field activities and provide technical guidance to others.

Skills

Civil 3D grading

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

PVcase

PVFarm

Job description

Position Overview - Available to be worked on site on any of those locations Overland Park, KS - Denver, CO - Houston, TX - Phoenix, AZ - Tualatin, OR

This opportunity provides the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects in the solar and wind sectors, while contributing to the development of critical civil infrastructure that addresses both current and future challenges. Civil Engineering Technicians support the planning, design, and implementation of site development activities, including grading and drainage, erosion control, roadways, fencing, and underground utilities for large-scale utility projects.

The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Civil Engineering Technician plays a vital role in the delivery of high-quality engineering deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects, working alongside a collaborative and experienced team of professionals. Under general supervision, this role performs technical civil engineering design tasks requiring advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices. The position provides technical guidance to engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with design standards across project deliverables. Key responsibilities include the preparation and modification of site plans, grading designs, and utility layouts. Work is performed using advanced, industry-standard design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, PVcase and PVFarm.

Job Summary

• Functions in a project engineering technician capacity.
• Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables.
• Apply foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions.
• Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Provides technical guidance and may offer directions to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.

Required:

• Experience with Civil 3D grading

Key Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
• May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
• Proactively applied BV Quality Program to deliverables. Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Reviews design inputs to ensure consistency. Assists to ensure deliverables follow the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
• May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
• Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
• Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
• May review the deliverables of others.
• May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
• May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
• Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
• May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes.
• May apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years’ related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.