Junior Substation Civil/Structural Designer

Tier 1 Utility Design; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Group Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D

401K Match

Voluntary Benefit Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Collaborative, flexible workplace

Job summary

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. seeks a junior-level civil/structural design assistant to develop drawings for substation infrastructure under supervision. You will gain hands-on experience, helping to ensure technical quality and compliance with company and client standards.

You will prepare sketches for model preparation, resolve design interferences, and work with CAD tools (2D/3D) like AutoCAD and MicroStation. This is a growth-focused role in a collaborative, safety-conscious team environment.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of progressively responsible relevant design experience.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.
• General understanding of other disciplines’ roles in the design process.
• Ability to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with supervisor and project personnel.
• Ability to utilize advanced PC, 2D and 3D CAD and other applicable hardware and software, particularly MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Proficient in civil and structural design drawings and able to utilize design tools effectively and provide training or checking as needed.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and sketches such as civil & structural design drawings for proposed substation infrastructure under supervision.
• Ensure project deliverables meet technical quality, accuracy, and client standards.
• Prepare design sketches for drawing/model preparation by junior Designers or CAD Technicians.
• Review and resolve design interferences or issues.

Skills

Civil/structural design

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. seeks a junior-level civil/structural design assistant to develop drawings for substation infrastructure under supervision. You will gain hands-on experience, helping to ensure technical quality and compliance with company and client standards.

You will prepare sketches for model preparation, resolve design interferences, and work with CAD tools (2D/3D) like AutoCAD and MicroStation. This is a growth-focused role in a collaborative, safety-conscious team environment.