Substation Civil Designer/Draftsman

Assystem Stup is a full-service project delivery consultancy company offering master planning, comprehensive building design, engineering and project management services. We serve many clients in decarbonised energy, transportation, cities & territories, buildings and commercial, institutional, recreational and manufacturing facility infrastructures.

As part of Assystem Group, we combine strong expertise in engineering, project management and digitalisation to serve our clients worldwide.

Substation Civil Designer/Draftsman

Position Overview: The Substation Civil Designer/Draftsman is responsible for preparing detailed civil and structural drawings, layouts, and documentation for substations ranging from 380kV, 115kV to 33kV systems. The role includes drafting designs for buildings, underground utilities, outdoor equipment foundations, and site grading plans, while ensuring compliance with design standards and project specifications. The draftsman will work closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, high-quality designs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drafting and Design Preparation
   • Prepare detailed civil and structural drawings for substation buildings (380kV, 115kV, 33kV), including precast and cast-in-situ components.
   • Develop layouts and details for cable trenches, cable tunnels, duct banks, manholes, handholes, septic tanks, soak pits, and underground water tanks.
   • Draft foundation layouts and details for outdoor equipment such as:
     • Surge arresters
     • Power transformers and associated firewalls
     • Static VAR Generator (SVG) foundations
     • Gantry tower foundations
     • PACU (Power Auxiliary Control Unit) pads
   • Generate site grading plans including contour adjustments, levels, and topographical layouts.
   • Develop access and internal road layouts for substation sites.
2. Drafting Tools and Software Proficiency
   • Utilize AutoCAD and Micro Station to create accurate 2D drawings, sections, elevations, and layouts.
   • Apply Civil 3D for site grading plans, earthworks, topography, and drainage designs.
   • Ensure all drawings meet project specifications, design standards, and client requirements.
3. Collaboration with Engineers
   • Work closely with structural and civil engineers to understand project requirements and provide technical drawings accordingly.
   • Incorporate design feedback and revisions from engineers to finalize drawings.
   • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for consistency in designs and details.
4. Documentation and Reporting
   • Maintain and organize drawing sets, revisions, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
   • Generate reports and maintain logs for design progress and drawing submissions.
5. Quality and Compliance
   • Conduct self-checks and peer reviews of drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
   • Follow quality control procedures to maintain high drafting standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil and structural drafting, preferably in substation projects or similar infrastructure.
• Proficiency in:
  • Drafting tools: AutoCAD, MicroStation
  • Site grading and topographical tools: Civil 3D
  • Documentation tools: Microsoft Excel for BOQs and reports.
• Strong knowledge of drafting standards, symbols, and detailing practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with civil design components such as grading, foundations, and underground utilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering

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