Substation Site Development in Civil 3D I

Developing a substation site requires a combination of precise grading and surface management skills in Civil 3D. This course focuses on the foundational workflows needed for substation site preparation, including feature line grading, grading objects, and surface creation. You’ll learn how to model pads, access roads, equipment areas, and drainage features while managing existing and proposed surfaces for accurate analysis and visualization.

This course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses.

​Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk Civil 3D 2026. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Prerequisite: Students should have a working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.

Recording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Session 1: Grading Fundamentals

• Overview of grading workflows in Civil 3D
• Feature lines: creation, elevation editing, and breaklines
• Gradings and grading groups
• Workflow for creating substation pads, access roads, and equipment areas
• Workflow for swales, berms, and basins

Session 2: Surface Creation and Management

• Existing surface creation
• Proposed Surface Creation
• Surface Analysis
• Surface styles and visualization for grading review