Remote Civil/Structural Designer for Substations & Grid

Electric Power Engineers

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.