Sitework Designer

• This position will be based out of the Energy Center, Birmingham, AL.
• This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
• Office work can be performed remotely (Telework/work from home) with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.

• The position is responsible for producing civil grading design drawings for transmission projects in Alabama and Mississippi.
• The successful candidate will also provide support in the following areas: provide technical support and design direction to technicians.
• Interface with other departments to assure accurate project scoping, develop best practice designs, and provide field support for the Alabama Power and Mississippi Power transmission substation projects.
• This position will require some field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel (approximately 25%) and will require the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service when not in the office.

• Prepare layouts and conceptual design in support of lead design engineers.
• Design Civil projects with limited supervision for electrical substations.
• Ability to work proficiently both as part of a team and independently.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to review and evaluate the work of other group designers and drafters involved in the design of civil projects.
• Ability to develop project or task scope definitions, provide schedule input, prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.
• Provide support for all construction activities related to the civil aspects of electrical substations.
• Coordinate work with other internal design groups, external clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments to meet defined schedules and deliverables.

• High School graduate of equivalent required.
• Technical training or certifications preferred.
• Autodesk certification preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil site drafting and design required.
• Solid experience in grading design, erosion control design, hydrology and storm water design is required.
• Prior experience in construction estimating and construction administration is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Very experienced user of current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient in the design of grading, drainage, erosion control and stormwater management.
• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting within Alabama.
• Ability to process and implement survey data to create 2D/3D surfaces and contours.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good technical writing skills.

• Model Our Values: Safety First, Act With Integrity, Intentional Inclusion, and Superior Performance.
• Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
• Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues.
• Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
• Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
• Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.
• Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
• Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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