Designer (Civil Foundation Design)

About the role

The Substation Civil Designer – Foundation Focus at Ampirical is responsible for developing detailed foundation and structural support drawings for electrical substation facilities. This position requires 2+ years of substation or structural/civil design experience and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed foundation and structural support drawings for electrical substation facilities using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.
• Create foundation plans, reinforcement details, anchor bolt layouts, and equipment pad drawings.
• Apply a basic understanding of foundation concepts, structural loading principles, and geotechnical inputs.
• Support development of IFC-ready design packages, including sheets, details, and bill of materials.
• Interpret geotechnical and soil boring reports with moderate oversight.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to incorporate load data, equipment requirements, and structural constraints.
• Assist with preliminary foundation sizing and layout based on provided engineering inputs.
• Conduct self-checks to identify obvious errors before internal review.
• Participate in field visits with guidance to collect information relevant to foundation layout or equipment support conditions.
• Communicate design status under supervision within the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology required (or additional two years’ experience in lieu of degree).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.
• Basic understanding of structural and foundation concepts (load paths, bearing, reinforcement).
• Familiarity with interpreting geotechnical reports and soil boring logs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Bluebeam/PDF markup tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of substation or structural/civil design experience.

Skills

• AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.
• Basic understanding of structural and foundation concepts.
• Geotechnical and soil boring report interpretation.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• Bluebeam/PDF markup tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary).
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off.
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement.
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more.