Civil Designer Jobs in North Carolina

• Work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in developing civil/site and physical layout drawings in a 3-D model environment.
• Perform challenging assignments involving site grading, drainage, earthwork, underground utility layout, access and roadway considerations, and general site development for a new nuclear project.
• Support the design and layout of buildings and structures not directly connected to the plant, including associated foundations, site interfaces, and utility routing.
• Coordinate minor HVAC and piping design for support buildings, with the ability to interface effectively with mechanical design and engineering team members.
• Utilize AVEVA 3D and other applicable 3-D modeling software tools to generate and develop civil/site design schematics and physical layout deliverables.
• Participate in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated design model and provide guidance to other designers and project team members to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Independently plan and execute design deliverables such as site layout drawings, grading and drainage plans, plot plans, earthwork drawings, underground utility drawings, foundation and support details, and building arrangement drawings.
• There may be the opportunity to conduct field walkdowns and data gathering activities at client facilities.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced drafters and designers.

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and one or more years of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Ten or more years of detailed design experience in civil/site layout, grading and drainage design, and development of drawings for industrial, power, or nuclear facilities.
• Proficiency with design software tools in executing 3-D plant and site layout models, including AVEVA 3D experience.
• Experience reviewing and developing civil/site layout drawings involving grading, drainage, foundations, underground utilities, equipment interfaces, and building support systems.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.
• Experience coordinating civil/site deliverables with mechanical scope, particularly for support buildings and auxiliary facilities.

• Mechanical design experience related to piping, HVAC, equipment arrangement, or support systems for industrial or power facilities.
• Experience with nuclear new-build, or other large nuclear site development projects.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate site, structural, and mechanical systems to a technical design.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.