Civil Designer 3, Durham

Job Description Job Description Summary:
The Civil Designer III is responsible for analysis and implementation of site and equipment constraints to develop detailed layouts for ground mount utility-scale solar farms.
This role also supports the engineering group by administering and maintaining AutoCAD Vault, including user support, data management, and enforcement of CAD standards, accounting for approximately 20% of the position's responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Download and compile GIS data into an AutoCAD file
Analysis of USGS Quad Maps, FEMA FIRM Maps, NRCS Web Soil Survey, National Wetlands Inventory for site constraints
Develop array layouts with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Coordinate site layout with Civil and Electrical Engineers
Implementation and manipulation of digital surveys for use in site layout (surfaces, points, setbacks, etc.)
Make follow up corrections to plans
Administer and maintain AutoCAD Vault for the engineering group, ensuring data integrity, version control, and proper file lifecycle management
Manage user access, permissions, and project structures within Vault
Support CAD users with Vault-related issues, workflows, and best practices
Coordinate Vault standards, folder structures, and naming conventions across projects
Assist with Vault upgrades, configuration changes, and integration with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve CAD data management processes
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist with Interviewing and with conducting peer reviews for the department.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Minimum 10+ years of experience with land development projects.
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Excel
Ability to compile GIS data and existing boundaries to create base drawing files.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Ready and eager to learn new technologies
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is performed in the office and in the field.
Work is performed in an office environment.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.
May be exposed to weather elements when in the field.
About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States.
We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth.
There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we're here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you're part of something big.
We're leading the industry in sustainable energy careers.
We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet.
Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.