Early Career Substation Drafter

About the role

This position is expected to work in-office or in a hybrid work arrangement and is not a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical design and CADD support on electrical substation projects, producing designs and specifications for power and energy infrastructure.
• Generates CADD designs for substation projects of basic complexity.
• Uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic substation design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision.
• Assists with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Works with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Affirms plans adhere to client and industry standards.
• Prepares multiple versions of substation designs for review by engineers.
• Sets the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Completes training on assigned tasks.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 0-2 years’ experience.
• General awareness of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, method, and technique.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Familiarity with computer-aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD.
• Research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, for coordination with project teams, clients, and documentation requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Prior experience supporting substation, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects.

Skills

• Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations.
• Client and industry standards adherence.
• Technical writing.
• Office automation.
• Software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

Benefits

WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings programs. Employees are also afforded a flexible and agile workplace model.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.