Civil/Structural Designer

We are designing the grid of the future! The Civil/Structural CAD Designer develops detailed civil and structural drawings and construction deliverables for substation, transmission line, and renewable energy (BESS) projects, with a primary focus on structural drafting and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural design drawings, including foundation plans, structural layouts, sections, elevations, reinforcement details, anchor bolt layouts, and construction details.
• Develop drawing packages for substations, transmission line structures, BESS facilities, equipment foundations, control buildings, gantries, equipment supports, and miscellaneous steel structures.
• Draft reinforced concrete and structural steel details, including connection details, anchor bolts, support frames, and fabrication details.
• Assist engineers with structural construction documents, foundation drawings, equipment support drawings, and detailed design packages.
• Support civil/site drawing development, including site plans, grading plans, drainage layouts, access roads, ditches, culverts, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Use Civil 3D to assist with surface development, grading, profiles, drainage layouts, and earthwork quantities, as required.
• Coordinate structural foundations and equipment supports with civil grading, drainage, site constraints, and electrical equipment layouts.
• Review and interpret engineering markups, structural calculations, survey information, geotechnical reports, specifications, vendor drawings, fabrication drawings, and shop drawings.
• Prepare and revise drawings based on internal reviews, client comments, vendor information, and construction feedback.
• Ensure drawing compliance with project standards, local regulations, applicable codes, and industry practices.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical teams to resolve design issues and maintain project schedules.
• Maintain organized project files, drawing sets, revision tracking, and document control procedures.
• Use AI and automation tools responsibly to improve drawing quality, productivity, and consistency.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or related industry experience.
• 1–3+ years of experience in civil and/or structural drafting within the energy sector, including substations, transmission lines, BESS, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, with emphasis on:
  • Structural drafting and detailing
  • Reinforced concrete and rebar drawings
  • Structural steel layouts and connection details
  • Foundation plans, anchor bolt layouts, and equipment support details
  • Structural construction drawings and detailed design packages
• Familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D, including site grading, surfaces, profiles, drainage layouts, and earthwork calculations.
• Experience or familiarity with site plans, grading plans, drainage systems, access roads, ditches, culverts, and erosion control concepts.
• Ability to review and interpret structural calculations, geotechnical reports, survey data, specifications, vendor drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Understanding of structural design principles for reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundations, and equipment support structures.
• Ability to coordinate structural drawings with civil grading/drainage plans and electrical equipment layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity, and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting substation, transmission, renewable energy, BESS, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar document review software.
• Familiarity with hydrology, drainage, and stormwater concepts for site coordination.
• Experience preparing drawings for permitting, construction, and regulatory submissions.
• Experience reviewing vendor, fabrication, and shop drawings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

This position will be remote based in Canada or the United States. Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).