High Voltage Substation Design Sr. Civil Engineer

W3Global; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Civil Engineer to design high-voltage substations in Alexandria, Louisiana. You will work with Principal and Project Engineers on civil aspects of substation sites and related projects, applying hands-on design skills and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes site grading, drainage, hydraulics, and coordination with stakeholders, with opportunities for growth within the engineering team. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a US-accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of civil engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with Mathcad.
• Site design, including grading and drainage.
• Hydraulics and hydrology knowledge and calculations.
• SWPPP preparation and review a plus.
• Fluent English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for high-voltage electrical substations and switchyards.
• Develop site grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater designs.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and related engineering analysis.
• Prepare civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and Mathcad for design and calculations.
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify design issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines; provide technical guidance to designers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (US)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Mathcad

MS Office

SWPPP knowledge

Job description

Civil Engineer - High Voltage Substation Design
Alexandria, Louisiana
Build Your Career in Physical High-Voltage Substation Design Engineering

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join our growing team. This position will work closely with our Principal Engineers and Project Engineers on the design and development of high-voltage substation sites, along with other civil engineering projects.
• If you are a Civil Engineer who enjoys hands-on design, problem-solving, technical challenges, and working on projects that support critical electrical infrastructure, this is an opportunity to become part of a specialized engineering team with room to grow.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform civil engineering design for high-voltage electrical substations and switchyards.
• Develop site grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater designs.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and related engineering analysis.
• Prepare civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and Mathcad for engineering design and calculations.
• Review engineering drawings and design documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Coordinate with Principal Engineers, Project Engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify design issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance to designers and delegate design tasks as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Assist with other civil engineering projects and responsibilities as needed.

What We're Looking For

• We are looking for a Civil Engineer who is technically capable, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of their work.
• The ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university located in the United States.
• 3+ years of civil engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with Mathcad.
• Experience with civil site design, including grading and drainage.
• Experience with hydraulics and hydrology, including engineering calculations.
• Experience with SWPPP preparation and review is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering-related software.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• The degree must be earned from an accredited college or university located within the United States.
• Fluent English proficiency is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance