Job Description

Company Description

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Diploma or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering


We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.