Senior Civil Structural Designer - Substation

Job Description

Job Description

• Under engineering guidance, prepares detailed drawings/models and bills of material for all phases of civil and structural steel designs for substation and transmission line engineering projects, requiring the application of theoretical and practical design knowledge.
• Checks work assigned to lower-level CAD Technicians and Designers for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with customer, Company and discipline standards.
• Ensures project deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company and Client standards.
• Prepares design sketches utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge for drawing/model preparation by lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians.
• Reviews and resolves design interferences or issues.
• Participates in the training and mentoring of new CAD Technicians and Designers.
• Leads smaller projects or a phase of a large project performing project discipline administrative tasks including; developing and monitoring manpower and schedule requirements, establishing discipline design requirements, and maintaining design and drafting data.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressively responsible relevant design experience.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Senior-level design position performing difficult and complex work assignments involving independent judgment to determine a course of action consistent with established functional and organizational policies and goals.
• Ability to lead and/or train less seasoned individuals.
• Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.
• General understanding of other disciplines’ roles in the design process.
• Able to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.
• Able to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.
• Able to utilize advanced PC, 2D and 3D CAD and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties.
• Proficient in structural design drawings and able to utilize design tools effectively as well as provide training and conduct simple checking as needed.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Company Description

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted by our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.

T1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.

Company Description

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted by our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely. \r\n\r\nT1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.