Civil Structural Designer

Dashiell Corporation; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (PWR), seeks a Civil Structural Designer for our Houston, TX office. The role focuses on producing high voltage substation layouts and related drawings as part of a project team, with responsibilities including BOM creation and ensuring design quality.

Ideal candidates have five years of structural substation design experience and an Associate’s Degree in Drafting & Design; familiarity with AutoCAD and civil/structural codes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer and structural drafting of steel structures.
• Knowledge of drawings for foundation and steel construction.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (AISC, ACI).
• Mathematics including algebra and trigonometry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and standards.
• Produce HV substation layouts and elevations from one-line drawings.
• Create conduit and grounding drawings.
• Calculate ground grid, structure heights/weights, and concrete volumes.
• Prepare substation bill of materials with part numbers and quantities.
• Ensure timely completion within defined project schedules.
• Supervise drafters and junior designers on project tasks.
• Research information in catalogs, standards, or reference material.
• Learn and use task-specific software and document management systems.
• Maintain quality and accuracy of work and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Structural drafting

Foundation & steel drawings

Civil/structural codes (AISC, ACI)

Mathematics (algebra & trig)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Teamwork

Good communications

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s Degree in Drafting & Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Civil Structural Designer performs routine design assignments as a member of a project team, requiring knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures under limited supervision. Knowledge of foundational techniques and civil fundamentals is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II, or III title depending on skill and experience level. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12031 Kurland Dr, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Engineer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards.
• Produce high voltage substation layouts and elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.
• Produce conduit and grounding drawings.
• Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.
• Create substation bill of materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.
• Complete work within pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.
• Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.
• Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
• Calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software as required.
• Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks as required.
• Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in structural substation design, or related experience, is preferred. An Associate’s Degree in Drafting & Design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.

Required

• Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
• Experience in structural drafting of steel structures and concrete foundations.
• Knowledge of the types of drawings required for foundation and steel construction.
• Basic knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards including AISC and ACI.
• Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.
• Extensive knowledge of CAD programs such as AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license required; must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Preferred

• Experience with Microstation V8 and V8i.
• Knowledge of the major components of a substation.
• Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year-round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.