Designer, Civil

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

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Designer, Civil

Regular Full-Time Raleigh, NC, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 5692

About Us:

Pickett,an ESP Associates company, isa highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter”and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

As a Designer, you will be responsible for providing technical and hands-on support in creating design deliverables.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform detailed design for electrical substations, permitting support, site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support
• Conduct transmission right-of-way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
• Develop and modify design criteria utilizing industry standards and client specifications
• Coordinate design activities with other departments (Transmission, Distribution, Survey, etc.)
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness in alignment with Pickett’s standards

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology (preferred)
• Associate degree or certificate in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology (required)
• 5-7+ years of hands-on design experience (required)
• Experience and technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation and stormwater analysis programs) (required)
• Ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industry
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Able to communicate technical matters in an understandable and efficient manner
• Ability to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer Paid)