Position Overview

The sitework designer 2 is responsible for producing civil grading and site development designs supporting transmission substation projects throughout Alabama and Mississippi. This position focuses on preparing engineering drawings, grading plans, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management designs, and construction support documentation.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, surveyors, project managers, construction personnel, and external stakeholders to develop high-quality civil site designs that meet Southern Company standards, regulatory requirements, project schedules, and budget objectives.

This position offers a combination of office, remote, and field work and requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Site Design

• Prepare civil grading and site development plans for transmission substation projects.
• Develop conceptual layouts and preliminary site designs in support of Lead Design Engineers.
• Design grading plans, drainage systems, erosion control measures, and stormwater management solutions.
• Produce construction-ready drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Create existing and proposed surface models, contours, and grading plans using survey data.
• Develop material quantity takeoffs and assist with construction cost estimating.

Engineering Support

• Provide technical support and design guidance to engineering technicians, designers, and drafters.
• Review engineering drawings and design packages prepared by other designers for accuracy and quality.
• Support engineering design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, and design deliverables.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines, including structural, electrical, environmental, and project management teams.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, surveyors, and external stakeholders throughout project development.
• Support project scoping, planning, scheduling, and design review activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and design coordination sessions.

Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction activities related to civil site development.
• Conduct field visits to verify existing site conditions and support construction efforts.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, construction progress reviews, and post-construction evaluations.
• Assist with resolving field design issues and responding to contractor requests for information.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all designs comply with Southern Company engineering standards and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives by delivering accurate, high-quality, mistake-free design packages.
• Promote a Safety First culture throughout all project activities.
• Incorporate Human Performance principles into daily work practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Autodesk Certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of civil site drafting and design experience.
• Experience developing grading plans and civil site layouts.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control design.
• Experience with hydrology and stormwater management design.
• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or commercial civil engineering projects.
• Construction estimating and construction administration experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

Required

• Expert-level proficiency with the current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience designing:
  • Site grading
  • Drainage systems
  • Erosion and sediment control
  • Stormwater management systems
• Ability to process survey data to develop:
  • 2D site plans
  • 3D surface models
  • Contours
  • Earthwork models
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint

Preferred

• Autodesk Civil 3D Certification.
• Familiarity with utility transmission projects.
• Knowledge of construction estimating software.
• Experience with construction administration processes.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management practices.
• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting requirements within Alabama.
• Strong understanding of survey data processing and civil design workflows.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality engineering designs.

Behavioral Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate Southern Company's core values by:

• Putting Safety First in every task and decision.
• Acting with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Supporting intentional inclusion and teamwork.
• Delivering superior performance through quality workmanship.
• Taking ownership of projects and customer needs.
• Maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Practicing Human Performance concepts in daily work.
• Supporting Operational Excellence through mistake-free design and continuous improvement.
• Contributing to an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement combining:
  • Office work
  • Remote work
  • Field visits
• Office located at 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243.
• Approximately 25% travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Collaborative engineering environment supporting transmission substation design and infrastructure projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods using engineering design software.
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Alabama and Mississippi.
• Ability to walk construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field visits.
• Ability to climb stairs and safely access construction and project sites.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment or project materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in office, field, and virtual environments.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Sitework Designer 2

Company: BLOC Resources
Location: 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Contract
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Office, Remote, and Field Work)
Travel: Approximately 25%, including occasional overnight travel

About BLOC Resources

BLOC Resources is a premier workforce solutions provider connecting highly skilled professionals with opportunities across the utility, engineering, energy, and infrastructure industries. We partner with leading organizations like Southern Company to provide exceptional talent supporting critical projects that strengthen the nation's electrical infrastructure.

We are currently seeking an experienced Sitework Designer 2 to support Southern Company's Transmission Engineering organization. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to civil site design for transmission substations while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects that directly support the reliability and expansion of the electric grid.

Position Overview

The Sitework Designer 2 is responsible for producing civil grading and site development designs supporting transmission substation projects throughout Alabama and Mississippi. This position focuses on preparing engineering drawings, grading plans, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management designs, and construction support documentation.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, designers, surveyors, project managers, construction personnel, and external stakeholders to develop high-quality civil site designs that meet Southern Company standards, regulatory requirements, project schedules, and budget objectives.

This position offers a combination of office, remote, and field work and requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Site Design

• Prepare civil grading and site development plans for transmission substation projects.

• Develop conceptual layouts and preliminary site designs in support of Lead Design Engineers.

• Design grading plans, drainage systems, erosion control measures, and stormwater management solutions.

• Produce construction-ready drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Create existing and proposed surface models, contours, and grading plans using survey data.

• Develop material quantity takeoffs and assist with construction cost estimating.

Engineering Support

• Provide technical support and design guidance to engineering technicians, designers, and drafters.

• Review engineering drawings and design packages prepared by other designers for accuracy and quality.

• Support engineering design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, and design deliverables.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines, including structural, electrical, environmental, and project management teams.

• Interface with contractors, vendors, surveyors, and external stakeholders throughout project development.

• Support project scoping, planning, scheduling, and design review activities.

• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings and design coordination sessions.

Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction activities related to civil site development.

• Conduct field visits to verify existing site conditions and support construction efforts.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings, construction progress reviews, and post-construction evaluations.

• Assist with resolving field design issues and responding to contractor requests for information.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all designs comply with Southern Company engineering standards and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Support Operational Excellence initiatives by delivering accurate, high-quality, mistake-free design packages.

• Promote a Safety First culture throughout all project activities.

• Incorporate Human Performance principles into daily work practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical training in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Autodesk Certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of civil site drafting and design experience.

• Experience developing grading plans and civil site layouts.

• Experience with erosion and sediment control design.

• Experience with hydrology and stormwater management design.

• Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, or commercial civil engineering projects.

• Construction estimating and construction administration experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

Required

• Expert-level proficiency with the current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience designing:

  • Site grading

  • Drainage systems

  • Erosion and sediment control

  • Stormwater management systems

• Ability to process survey data to develop:

  • 2D site plans

  • 3D surface models

  • Contours

  • Earthwork models

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:

  • Word

  • Excel

  • Outlook

  • PowerPoint

Preferred

• Autodesk Civil 3D Certification.

• Familiarity with utility transmission projects.

• Knowledge of construction estimating software.

• Experience with construction administration processes.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles.

• Knowledge of grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management practices.

• General knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting requirements within Alabama.

• Strong understanding of survey data processing and civil design workflows.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong technical writing and documentation abilities.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality engineering designs.

Behavioral Attributes

Successful candidates will demonstrate Southern Company's core values by:

• Putting Safety First in every task and decision.

• Acting with integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Supporting intentional inclusion and teamwork.

• Delivering superior performance through quality workmanship.

• Taking ownership of projects and customer needs.

• Maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude.

• Practicing Human Performance concepts in daily work.

• Supporting Operational Excellence through mistake-free design and continuous improvement.

• Contributing to an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement combining:

  • Office work

  • Remote work

  • Field visits

• Office located at 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243.

• Approximately 25% travel, including occasional overnight travel.

• Collaborative engineering environment supporting transmission substation design and infrastructure projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods using engineering design software.

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout Alabama and Mississippi.

• Ability to walk construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during field visits.

• Ability to climb stairs and safely access construction and project sites.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment or project materials up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to communicate effectively in office, field, and virtual environments.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Compensation

$32.00 - $34.00 per hour (based on experience)

Additional Benefits of Working Through BLOC Resources Include:

• Access to contractor support resources, including onboarding assistance and dedicated recruiter support.

• Opportunity to work on critical transmission infrastructure projects supporting one of the nation's leading electric utilities.

• Exposure to advanced civil engineering design technologies and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Potential for contract extension or long-term placement based on performance and business needs.

• Ongoing support from the BLOC Resources recruiting and operations team throughout the assignment.

Why Join BLOC Resources?

This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in civil site design while supporting major transmission infrastructure projects for Southern Company. As a Sitework Designer 2, you'll work alongside experienced engineering professionals, contribute to projects that strengthen the electric grid, and gain valuable experience in utility engineering, civil site development, and transmission design.

Apply Today

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes for immediate consideration. A BLOC Resources recruiter will review applications and contact selected candidates to discuss qualifications, project details, and next steps in the hiring process.