Site Civil Designer

Dashiell•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. The Civil Designer will perform routine design and drafting assignments related to land development and site civil work for substation and energy infrastructure projects, requiring knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures under close supervision. The position will be based in our The Woodlands, TX office located at 1575 Sawdust Rd, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Engineer.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Drafting & Design, Civil Technology, or related field is required; equivalent professional experience of 2 or more years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Drafting experience with a background in land development, site civil, or related civil design disciplines is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or AutoCAD 2010 or newer is required.
Knowledge of site civil drafting including grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and utility layout.
Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
Basic oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license required; must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, or other civil design platforms.
Familiarity with substation site layout or energy infrastructure projects.
Basic knowledge of grading ordinances, stormwater requirements, or land disturbance permitting.

Responsibilities

Produce new site civil drawings — including site layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control plans — from examples of previous projects and/or standards with some supervision.
Research information in catalogues, specifications, corporate standards, local regulations, and other reference materials applicable to land development and site civil design.
Perform basic calculations related to earthwork volumes, drainage areas, grading slopes, and stormwater runoff.
Learn and properly use the Dashiell document management system.
Learn and apply corporate standard drafting and design practices for land development and site civil work.
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.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

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
401(k) plan with immediate vesting