Civil Designer

Atwell, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Annual bonuses (bonus)

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Employee Referrals

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Designer – Renewable Civil to develop civil design drawings for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D to create site layouts, grading plans, drainage and road designs, while coordinating across disciplines and adhering to project standards.

You will support hydrology analyses, permitting documents, and related reports, interpreting survey data and executing tasks with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil design principles for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and substations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office for project delivery.
• Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical and environmental data for design.
• Coordinate civil design with engineers and project teams.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil design drawings including site layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage plans and related deliverables.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, grading objects, road corridors and earthwork quantities.
• Support hydrology, SWPPPs, BMP plans, permitting documents, and related reports.
• Interpret survey and geotechnical data and apply applicable requirements.
• Coordinate civil design interfaces with solar, wind, storage, substations, electrical and structural disciplines.
• Apply codes and drafting standards to work and perform self-checks.
• Respond to markups, agency comments and project changes under direction.
• Manage tasks, status updates, and deliverables with project leadership.
• Support site visits and field investigations as needed.

Skills

Renewable civil design principles

Interpreting engineering information

Coordination with multidisciplinary团队

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in a related field

Experience in Electric Power Industry

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

About the Position

The Designer – Renewable Civil develops and coordinates civil design drawings and documentation for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.

• Develop civil design documents including site layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage plans, utility layouts, erosion and sediment control plans, plan and profile drawings, details, and related deliverables.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, feature lines, grading objects, road corridors, profiles, earthwork comparisons, and other civil design components.
• Support hydrology and stormwater analyses, SWPPPs, BMP plans, permitting documents, quantities, and supporting reports using established criteria.
• Interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design work.
• Coordinate civil design interfaces with solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, electrical, structural, environmental, and other project disciplines.
• Apply company, client, project, and applicable codes and drafting standards to assigned work.
• Perform self-checks and support peer reviews to identify design, documentation, quality, and coordination concerns.
• Respond to markups, agency comments, submittal reviews, and project changes under technical direction.
• Manage assigned tasks and communicate workload status, priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables with project and discipline leadership.
• Support site visits, field investigations, permitting coordination, and construction-phase services as assigned.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Knowledge of renewable civil design principles and construction documentation applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work.
• Knowledge of site planning, grading, roads, drainage, stormwater management, hydrology, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, and permitting.
• Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design documents.
• Ability to coordinate civil design requirements with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Technical certification or Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in the Electric Power Industry preferred.
• 2-4 years of drafting, design, engineering support, or related experience.
• Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements. Some field work may be required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
• Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet Collaborative
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Results Oriented
• Client Focused
• Non-Exempt | Overtime pay is required.

Disclaimer

• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
• If current job responsibilities differ from assigned duties, please contact Human Resources.

As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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Pay Range

$32 - $40 USD

Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services