Civil Designer

Dashiell•Chicago, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Designer will perform routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under close supervision. Drafting will comprise a large portion of job responsibility. Thorough knowledge of CAD will be required.

Requirements

Associates degree in drafting & Design is required.
Experience with AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
Possess skills in the following areas: Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software
Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry
Extensive knowledge of various CADD programs
Basic knowledge of the major components of a substation
Basic oral and written communications
Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
Working in a team environment
Communicating effectively with co-workers

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in drafting disciplines with a background in civil / structural or transmission design is strongly preferred.
Experience with Microstation or PLS-CADD is a plus.
Civil drafting experience for structural substation and transmission line projects is preferred

Responsibilities

Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards with some supervision
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material
Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks
Learn and properly use the document management system
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments
Other duties as required

Benefits

PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
Dental and vision insurance
Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Employee Assistance Program
Additional benefits and wellness programs
company-paid life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
long-term disability insurance
employee assistance program
medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
dental and vision coverage
supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
critical illness insurance
group accident insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting