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Civil Engineer – Substation Design
CLC Engineering, LLC – Alexandria, Louisiana
Build Your Career in Physical High-Voltage Substation Design Engineering
CLC Engineering, LLC is a civil and structural engineering firm located in Alexandria, Louisiana, specializing in the physical civil and structural design of high-voltage electrical substations and switchyards.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join our growing team. This position will work closely with our Principal Engineers and Project Engineers on the design and development of substation sites, along with other civil engineering projects.
If you are a Civil Engineer who enjoys hands-on design, problem-solving, technical challenges, and working on projects that support critical electrical infrastructure, this is an opportunity to become part of a specialized engineering team with room to grow.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Civil Engineer will work alongside Principal Engineers and other members of the engineering team in the design and development of high-voltage substation sites.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform civil engineering design for high-voltage electrical substations and switchyards.
- Develop site grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater designs.
- Perform hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and related engineering analysis.
- Prepare civil engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and Mathcad for engineering design and calculations.
- Review engineering drawings and design documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and review of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
- Coordinate with Principal Engineers, Project Engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Identify design issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
- Provide technical guidance to designers and delegate design tasks as needed.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Assist with other civil engineering projects and responsibilities as needed.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Civil Engineer who is technically capable, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of their work.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university located in the United States.
- 3 years of civil engineering experience preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with Mathcad.
- Experience with civil site design, including grading and drainage.
- Experience with hydraulics and hydrology, including engineering calculations.
- Experience with SWPPP preparation and review is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and technical documentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and coworkers.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering-related software.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY & ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
- Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- CLC Engineering does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
- Fluent English proficiency is required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and company leadership.
- Must be able to independently read, understand, prepare, and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, correspondence, and other technical documentation in English.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
The degree must be earned from an accredited college or university located within the United States.
This is a required qualification for the position.
LOCATION & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Alexandria, Louisiana
This is a full-time, in-person position working from our Alexandria, Louisiana office.
Remote work is not available for this position.
Candidates must currently live in the Alexandria, Louisiana area or be willing to relocate to Alexandria, LA.
Employer-provided relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
BENEFITS
CLC Engineering offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance