Civil Designer
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Designer / CAD Drafter to support utility and substation infrastructure projects in Bronx, New York. This role requires 5 days per week on-site in the Bronx, New York and will focus on producing detailed structural steel and fabrication drawings, supporting engineering teams, and delivering high-quality, field-ready documentation.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong experience in steel detailing, fabrication packages, and substation structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and produce detailed structural steel and fabrication drawings
- Convert engineering concepts and models into shop-ready drawings
- Prepare fabrication packages for steel structures and components
- Create installation and field-ready drawings
- Detail steel components including:
- Platforms
- Equipment supports
- Relay houses
- Substation structures
- Coordinate with civil/structural engineers, fabricators, and project teams
- Ensure drawings meet AISC standards and constructability requirements
- Support design updates, revisions, and field changes
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as a Civil Designer / CAD Drafter / Structural Designer
- Strong experience with:
- Structural steel detailing
- Shop drawings & fabrication drawings
- Fabrication packages
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD / 3D CAD
- Tekla Structures
- Advance Steel
- Autodesk Inventor
- Solid understanding of:
- AISC standards
- Structural steel detailing practices
- Constructability and fabrication processes
- Experience working with engineering models and structural layouts
- Ability to coordinate across engineering and fabrication teams
- Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy