Jr Designer L1-2 - Central Engineering, Substation Projects Eng Civil

Overview

Responsibilities

• Junior Designers will perform structural design calculations and create construction drawings for new and existing building modifications, including station upgrades such as equipment foundations, sitework, and structural steel framing.
• Complete associated structural and/or site calculations related to these designs.
• Read and understand the content of drawings, notes, common drawing symbols, acronyms and notations.
• Utilize AutoCAD in creating or revising drawings.
• Work with project team members and stakeholders.
• Use and application of civil engineering software and calculations.
• Organize information, prepare technical documents and explain their analysis and designs to others.
• On occasion, Junior Designers will be responsible for creating conceptual and/or construction sketches, as-builts, test-pit requests, and/or sub-surface drawing packages.
• Search for and retrieve print files from the Drawing Management System. Create new and revise existing drawings, while promoting these revised drawings through the established drawing approval process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years experience in Civil engineering and design or
• Associate's Degree In Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology (or applicable civil discipline technical degree).

• Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering (from an ABET accredited University)
• Engineering In Training Certificataion

• Knowledgeable in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering principles and practices and with performing structural analysis Required
• Familiar with industry and manufactured structural and architectural products and be familiar with finding manufacturer product data sheets and selecting appropriate products Required
• Ability to perform drafting and design in AutoCAD 2D and computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Required
• Capable of designing and issuing engineering drawings and calculations to build things safely and be compliant with local, state and federal codes Required
• Well organized and detail oriented and capable of developing well thought out engineering solutions when presented with problems Required
• Requires understanding of the vital importance of commitment to excellence, providing exemplary customer service and of maintaining a zero-harm culture Required
• Read and prepare civil, structural, and/or architectural drawings, including plans, sections, notes, and details Required
• Fluency with project management and construction drawing processes and practices Required
• Familiarity with the drawing management systems and the ability utilize the system to access, print, store, view, and search for drawings Required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

• Driver's License Required

• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the company service territory.
• Able to wear all necessary personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including; fire retardant clothing and safety harness.
• Willing and able to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces, heights, etc.).
• Willing and able to work in confined spaces for field visits to stations to acquire as-built information, verify existing conditions, layout proposed new work, investigate & provide solutions to construction work in progress RFIs.