Civil-Site Designer

WSP•Houston, TX

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

POWER Engineers is seeking a Civil-Site Designer for the Power Generation Civil/Structural/Architectural Department in Overland Park, Kansas. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the designer will create site development drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation. The role includes drafting and design for power generation, renewable energy, and substation projects, including civil-site development 3D modeling, design, and detailing. Most projects are in the United States, with some international project opportunities. Over time, the designer will develop the ability to perform site plans, grading, stormwater management piped systems and detention basins, wastewater management piped systems and infiltration fields, and erosion control design. Opportunities may include field visits, coordination with contractors, and interaction with permitting officials. The workplace is hybrid, combining work from home with a team-oriented office environment. The posting also describes WSP USA as an engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model and benefits intended to support employees’ health and financial stability.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior drafting and design support experience.
Strong command of English and good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with team members.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a closely related discipline.
At least 3 years of drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Civil site development design project experience in any industry.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation OpenRoads (InRoads), including modeling existing surfaces from survey data, proposed grading with feature lines and/or grading tools, road designs with alignments and/or corridors, and vehicle access designs using AutoTurn or Autodesk Vehicle Tracking.
Site development experience, including creating grading plans and details, erosion control design, retaining wall design, and site survey coordinate systems.
Knowledge of industry-standard stormwater pipe, wastewater pipe, concrete, and rebar detailing practices.

Responsibilities

Create site development drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Draft and design power generation, renewable energy, and substation projects.
Perform civil-site development 3D modeling, design, and detailing.
Develop the ability to produce site plans, grading designs, stormwater management piped systems and detention basins, wastewater management piped systems and infiltration fields, and erosion control designs.
Participate in field visits, coordinate with contractors, and interface with permitting officials as opportunities arise.