Project Designer, Civil/Structural

Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it our business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger, less specialized firms, we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each client’s custom needs.

About the role

The position assumes the responsibilities of a civil/structural designer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible for creation of drawings for substation engineering design projects including detailed civil/structural design for high voltage substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise design drawings of high voltage transmission and distribution substations including:
  • Site plans.
  • Foundation plans and details.
  • Structural Steel plans and fabrication details.
• Peer review of other’s drawings.
• Maintain drawing files – archived, current and working revisions.
• Update drawings to field as-built conditions.
• Teach and mentor young designers and/or new employees on civil/structural design and company practices.
• Participate in the development and review of company standards and design tools to optimize design applications.
• Provide project support/office support as required.
• Occasional travel to field sites or working at a client’s office may be required.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in design of transmission level substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
  • Site plans.
  • Foundation plans and details.
  • Structural Steel plans and fabrication details.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations.
• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
  • AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Advanced, required
  • MicroStation – Advanced/Intermediate, preferred
  • Microsoft Word – Intermediate
  • Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
  • Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate

Travel

Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• 401K