Civil Site Designer – Design Civil Transmission (Birmingham, AL)

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Site Designer in the Civil Design Group produces civil grading design drawings for transmission projects in Alabama and Mississippi. The role supports lead design engineers and provides technical support and design direction to technicians. It interfaces with other departments to support accurate project scoping, best-practice designs, and field activities for Alabama Power and Mississippi Power transmission substation projects.

The position is based at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and includes both office and field work. Some office work may be performed remotely, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week and being able to work remotely for the remainder of the week. The role requires routine and as-needed travel, including field visits and occasional overnight travel of approximately 25%. Relocation assistance may be provided to a successful candidate who does not live within a reasonable commuting distance.

The designer also supports construction activities related to electrical substations and may serve on a damage assessment team after major storms following company-provided training, which requires overnight travel within the Southern Company system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in civil site drafting and design.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Solid experience in grading design, erosion control design, hydrology, and stormwater design.
• Very experienced user of the current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in designing grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting within Alabama.
• Ability to process and implement survey data to create 2D/3D surfaces and contours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Ability to work in the office at least three days a week and successfully work remotely for the remainder of the week.
• Availability for routine and as-needed travel, field visits, and occasional overnight travel of approximately 25%.
• Commitment to the company's values, customer value, personal responsibility, follow-through, a positive attitude, an inclusive work environment, operational excellence, and Human Performance Concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or certifications.
• Autodesk Certification.
• Experience in construction estimating and construction administration.
• Experience training and developing others in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and conceptual designs in support of lead design engineers.
• Design civil projects for electrical substations with limited supervision.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Assist with training classes for AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Manage day-to-day assignments of subordinate designers and drafters, monitor progress, and report task status to the group supervisor or lead design engineer.
• Review and evaluate the work of other designers and drafters involved in civil project design.
• Develop project or task scope definitions, provide schedule input, prepare material takeoffs, and assist with cost estimates.
• Support construction activities related to the civil aspects of electrical substations.
• Coordinate work with internal design groups, external clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Prioritize multiple projects and assignments to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Serve as a damage assessment team member after major storms following company-provided training, including overnight travel within the Southern Company system.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan.
• Performance-sharing plan.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance may be provided to a successful candidate who does not currently live within a reasonable commute distance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED