Intermediate Substation Structural Designer

About the role

This Opportunity Takes part in providing local technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for civil and structural substation design within our Power and Energy business line.

Responsibilities

• Generate CADD designs on various assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity.
• Create accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
• Support drafting and design activities by collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices.
• Resolve design details or discrepancies, and prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision on projects of basic complexity and/or scope.
• Verify calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognize basic construction or engineering problems, and escalate any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Affirm plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Collaborate with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Show basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Highly familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal 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.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
• 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.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.

Skills

• Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software.
• Knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques.
• Understanding of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Learning new techniques, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, following instruction, and complying with company policies.
• Independence with minimal supervision, teamwork, and meeting business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary: $60,800 per yr - $103,900 per year

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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