Substation Civil Site Designer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential infrastructure engineering firm seeking a Substation Civil Site Designer to join their team on a remote basis, supporting operations based out of Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will collaborate with civil engineers to develop comprehensive site design drawing packages and supporting documentation for electric utility substation projects. You'll work on both greenfield substations and brownfield expansions, coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines. While substation experience is valued, it is not required for consideration.

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 cut/fill balancing using Civil 3D or OpenRoads/MicroStation workflows
• Perform AutoTURN analyses for construction and maintenance 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 preparation of permitting exhibits and support environmental and jurisdictional permitting efforts
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams
• Review civil-related vendor drawings and incorporate comments as required
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of project deliverables
• Apply applicable client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices to all assignments

What We're Looking For

Level 3 Requirements:

• 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 4 Requirements:

• Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation

Required Skills:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting electric utility substation projects
• Familiarity with utility client standards
• Experience with HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or similar hydrology software
• Knowledge of SWPPP preparation and stormwater permitting requirements
• Experience coordinating local, county, and state permitting agencies

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your application and qualifications. If there's a strong match, a recruiter will conduct an initial screening conversation to learn more about your background and career goals. We will then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are dependent on experience level, qualifications, and client budget.

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