Remote Substation Civil Site Designer (MicroStation)

Via Logic LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Civil Site Designer to support power delivery projects in Chicago, with the option to work remotely. You will develop site design drawing packages, grading and drainage plans, and permit-ready documentation for electric utility substations.

Join a multidisciplinary team that coordinates with civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation (Level 3) or minimum 3 years (Level 4).
• Strong proficiency with MicroStation (required).
• Experience developing civil site plans for utility, industrial, commercial, or municipal projects.
• Working knowledge of grading design and earthwork calculations.
• Experience preparing erosion and sediment control plans.
• Familiarity with stormwater management principles and permitting requirements.
• Experience performing AutoTURN vehicle turning analyses.
• Understanding of site development permitting processes and agency coordination.
• Ability to interpret survey and geotechnical information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and modify existing substation civil site plan drawings.
• Prepare grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans.
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with local and state requirements.
• Prepare roadway, access drive, and site layout plans.
• Perform earthwork grading and balance using Civil 3D or OpenRoads/MicroStation workflows.
• Perform AutoTURN analyses for vehicle access.
• Prepare utility layouts including storm sewer, sanitary, and water service plans where required.
• Develop permit-ready civil drawing packages for utility and agency review.
• Assist with permitting exhibits and environmental and jurisdictional permitting efforts.
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams.
• Review civil-related vendor drawings and incorporate comments.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of project deliverables.
• Apply client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Civil site design

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Civil Site Designer to support power delivery projects in Chicago, with the option to work remotely. You will develop site design drawing packages, grading and drainage plans, and permit-ready documentation for electric utility substations.

Join a multidisciplinary team that coordinates with civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality deliverables.