Civil/Structural Designer - Substation

About the Company:

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 in 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.

About the Role:

- Prepares detailed drawings/models of unusual, complex or original design for a complete phase of a project 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.

- Leads small 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.

- 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/clashes.

- Participates in the training and mentoring of new CAD Technicians and Designers.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years progressively responsible discipline related design experience plus AA degree.

- Ability to lead and/or train lesser seasoned individuals.

- Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.

- General understanding of other disciplines’ roles in the design process.

- Ability to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.

- Ability to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.

- Ability to utilize advanced PC, 2D and 3D CAD and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties, particularly MicroStation.

- Proficient in design 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 important.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competitive Benefit Package:

- Medical/Dental/Vision

- Paid Holidays

- PTO (Paid Time Off)

- Group Life Insurance/LTD/AD&D

- 401K Match

- Voluntary Benefit Plans

- Paid Parental Leave