What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Designer III – Power Generation (400 MW Simple Cycle / EPC) position at JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)?
Civil Designer III – Power Generation (400 MW Simple Cycle / EPC)
Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time and a half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. This is a contract position. The estimated duration is 12 months, with potential extensions.
Education & Experience Requirements
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650
Long-term contract in Birmingham, AL. Very competitive pay, time and a half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. This is a contract position. The estimated duration is 12 months, with potential extensions.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience in civil drafting and design, preferably within EPC environments in Power generation (gas turbines, renewables, BESS), substations, and transmission infrastructure.
- The Civil Designer III will be responsible for the preparation and development of civil design deliverables for power generation and distribution projects. This
- includes working on gas turbines, renewable energy systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and transmission infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of design principles, construction practices, and interdisciplinary coordination to support the development of complete construction packages.
- Interpret and apply project scope, specifications, and design criteria.
- Develop construction documents for civil work.
- Ensure drawings reflect accurate material specifications for procurement, fabrication, and construction.
- Perform field investigations to collect design data and verify clearances, and functionality.
- Support construction activities with temporary field assignments as needed.
- Assist engineers with cost estimation, material take-offs, and preliminary design studies.
- Check and validate drawings produced by other drafters for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure coordinated design efforts.
- Mentor junior designers and drafters as needed.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, etc.).
- Strong understanding of civil materials and construction methods.
- Familiarity with EPC workflows and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to interpret vendor equipment drawings and integrate into civil designs.
- Knowledge of company and industry drafting standards.
- Ability to estimate task durations and meet project deadlines.
- Experience with virtual team collaboration and interoffice execution support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in virtual, cross-functional teams.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Occasional travel to project sites for field verification and support.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650