Civil / Structural Designer

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Flexible hybrid work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Civil / Structural Designer to develop detailed civil and structural drawings for substations, transmission lines, and energy facilities. You will convert layouts, calculations, markups, and vendor data into construction-ready drawing packages, coordinating with civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical teams.

The role emphasizes Civil 3D and AutoCAD proficiency, site grading, drainage, and concrete/steel detailing, with opportunities for remote work

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Two to five years of relevant civil and structural design/drafting experience, preferably within substation and distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD including surface modeling, alignments, profiles, corridors, drainage design, and earthwork calculations.
• Experience in site grading, drainage, stormwater management, and access-road design.
• Ability to develop civil drawings using survey/topographic data including LiDAR and USGS datasets.
• Experience preparing detailed structural drawings for foundations, footings, mats, and reinforcement detailing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coordinated civil and structural construction drawings for substations, transmission lines, BESS, and energy projects.
• Develop Civil 3D surfaces, grading plans, profiles, drainage systems, and cut/fill calculations.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings for concrete foundations and steel components, including reinforcement and anchor bolts.
• Develop foundation layouts for electrical equipment, transformers, control buildings, and containment structures.
• Prepare stormwater drainage and erosion-control plans and disposal points.
• Incorporate engineering markups, surveys, geotechnical reports, vendor drawings, and project standards.
• Coordinate civil/structural designs with electrical, geotechnical, and other disciplines to resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and vendor submissions for compliance.
• Support permitting submissions and drawing packages through IFC and as-built stages.
• Maintain CAD standards and organized project files with revision tracking.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Structural detailing

Grading & drainage

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

RISA-3D

SAP2000

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

The Civil / Structural Designer is responsible for developing detailed civil and structural drawings for substations, transmission lines, BESS facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects. This role supports engineering teams by converting conceptual layouts, engineering calculations, markups, vendor information, and technical inputs into accurate, construction-ready drawing packages.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in Civil 3D, site grading, drainage, earthwork modeling, and structural detailing of concrete foundations and steel components. The candidate should also be able to coordinate effectively with civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical disciplines.

Responsibilities

Howyou can make an impact:

• Prepare coordinated civil and structural construction drawings for substations, transmission lines, BESS, and other energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop Civil 3D surfaces, grading plans, profiles, drainage systems, access roads, and cut/fill calculations.
• Prepare detailed structural drawings for concrete foundations and steel components, including reinforcement, anchor bolts, base plates, equipment supports, and connections.
• Develop foundation layouts for electrical equipment, transformers, control buildings, BESS units, transmission poles, and containment structures.
• Prepare stormwater drainage and erosion-control plans, including ditches, culverts, detention facilities, and discharge points.
• Interpret and incorporate engineering markups, calculations, surveys, geotechnical reports, vendor drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• Coordinate civil and structural designs with electrical, geotechnical, and other project disciplines to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and vendor submittals for consistency with the design documents.
• Support permitting submissions and the preparation of 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, and as-built drawing packages.
• Maintain drawing quality, CAD standards, organized project files, and accurate revision tracking.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Two to five years of relevant civil and structural design/drafting experience, preferably within substation and distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD including:
  • Surface modeling and grading
  • Alignments, profiles, and corridors
  • Pipe networks and drainage design
  • Earthwork and cut/fill calculations
  • Survey-point and topographic-data management

• Experience in site grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and access-road design.
• Ability to develop civil drawings using survey and topographic data, including point files, LiDAR, and USGS datasets.
• Experience preparing detailed structural drawings for buildings, transmission poles, substation gantries, equipment-support structures, and reinforced-concrete foundations, including footings, mats, drilled shafts, pile caps, slabs, and containment structures.
• Ability to prepare structural plans, sections, reinforcement and anchorage details, base plates, splices, and bolted or welded steel connections in accordance with concrete and steel detailing practices.
• Ability to prepare permit and construction drawing packages in accordance with drafting and quality-control standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with substation, transmission-line, BESS, renewable-energy, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with structural design drawings governed by ACI, AISC, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, or other 3D/BIM coordination tools.
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or similar software.
• Experience using Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, document comparison, and quantity takeoffs.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D, SAP2000, or similar programs is an asset.
• Familiarity with utility or owner-specific CAD standards and drawing-development procedures.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• EPE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Location: This position will be remote based in Canada or United States

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

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