Substation Civil Designer

Power Engineers - Freeport, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Freeport, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Substation Civil Designer position at POWER Engineers involves performing engineering design activities for electrical substations within the Power Delivery Substation Department. The role requires collaboration on design issues, adherence to client standards, and preparation of drawing packages to meet client and code requirements. The position offers flexibility for a hybrid work environment, with the expectation that the employee resides within driving distance of the Freeport, Maine office.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of electrical civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation design, structure design, and control building design.
• Learn, understand, and implement CAD knowledge while adhering to client standards, practices, and procedures.
• Prepare drawing packages to satisfy client and code requirements.
• Collaborate on design issues and seek guidance from more experienced team members.
• Participate in multiple projects concurrently.

Requirements

• Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience.
• Three (3) years civil design/drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment.
• Strong mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D or Microstation Open-Roads (In-Roads).
• Experience with Autodesk Raster Design or Bentley Descartes.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good background with mathematics.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care