** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Sitework Designer 2 to fill a one-year contract assignment in the Birmingham, AL area.
This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.
Date: 07/06/2026
Job Title: Sitework Designer 2
Work Location: Based in Birmingham, AL/Remote with Site Visits
Requirements:
Required PPE for field visits: hard hats, steel toe boots, safety glasses, hi-vis vest
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for producing civil grading design drawings for transmission projects in Alabama and Mississippi.
The successful candidate will also provide support in the following areas:
- Provide technical support and design direction to technicians.
- Interface with other departments to assure accurate project scoping, develop best practice designs, and provide field support for transmission substation projects.
This position will require some field visits and may involve occasional overnight travel (approximately 25%) and will require the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service when not in the office.
Education:
- High School graduate of equivalent required.
- Technical training or certifications preferred.
- Autodesk certification preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil site drafting and design required.
- Solid experience in grading design, erosion control design, hydrology and storm water design is required.
- Prior experience in construction estimating and construction administration is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Very experienced user of current version of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Proficient in the design of grading, drainage, erosion control and stormwater management.
- General knowledge of Federal, State, and local permitting within Alabama.
- Ability to process and implement survey data to create 2D/3D surfaces and contours.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office products such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Good technical writing skills.
Major Job Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare layouts and conceptual design in support of lead design engineers.
- Design Civil projects with limited supervision for electrical substations.
- Ability to work proficiently both as part of a team and independently.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Ability to review and evaluate the work of other group designers and drafters involved in the design of civil projects.
- Ability to develop project or task scope definitions, provide schedule input, prepare material takeoffs and assist with cost estimates.
- Provide support for all construction activities related to the civil aspects of electrical substations.
- Coordinate work with other internal design groups, external clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and assignments to meet defined schedules and deliverables.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.
- Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues.
- Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.
- Exhibit and promote a positive, "can do" attitude.
- Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.
- Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).
- Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.
Is this position supporting a government-related project? No
Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? Yes
Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? Yes
Estimated Start Date: 07/31/2026
Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 07/30/2027
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
