[Hiring] Civil Designer @Atwell, LLC

Role Description

The Designer – Renewable Civil develops and coordinates civil design drawings and documentation for utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions outlined below.

• Develop civil design documents including site layouts, grading plans, road layouts, drainage plans, utility layouts, erosion and sediment control plans, plan and profile drawings, details, and related deliverables.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop surfaces, feature lines, grading objects, road corridors, profiles, earthwork comparisons, and other civil design components.
• Support hydrology and stormwater analyses, SWPPPs, BMP plans, permitting documents, quantities, and supporting reports using established criteria.
• Interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design work.
• Coordinate civil design interfaces with solar, wind, battery energy storage, substation, electrical, structural, environmental, and other project disciplines.
• Apply company, client, project, and applicable codes and drafting standards to assigned work.
• Perform self-checks and support peer reviews to identify design, documentation, quality, and coordination concerns.
• Respond to markups, agency comments, submittal reviews, and project changes under technical direction.
• Manage assigned tasks and communicate workload status, priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables with project and discipline leadership.
• Support site visits, field investigations, permitting coordination, and construction-phase services as assigned.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of renewable civil design principles and construction documentation applicable to utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office applications applicable to assigned work.
• Knowledge of site planning, grading, roads, drainage, stormwater management, hydrology, erosion and sediment control, SWPPPs, BMPs, earthwork, and permitting.
• Ability to interpret survey, geotechnical, environmental, utility, and engineering information and incorporate applicable requirements into design documents.
• Ability to coordinate civil design requirements with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Technical certification or Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in the Electric Power Industry preferred.
• 2-4 years of drafting, design, engineering support, or related experience.

Requirements

• Work is performed in a professional work environment, with work location and reporting expectations determined by business needs and position requirements.
• Some field work may be required.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates and collaborates with clients, engineers, designers, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Must be able to move around project sites and work in indoor or outdoor environments as required.
• Travel may be required based on client and project needs.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services