Junior Substation Designer

About the role

This Opportunity Under general supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. This role will support electric utility transmission and distribution substation projects and may focus on physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C) design support.

Responsibilities

• Develops skills and generates CADD designs on assigned projects of basic complexity.
• Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including plans, details, models, schematics, specifications, and material lists related to substation design packages.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered with quality that meets acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
• Assists with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, sketches, and specifications to support substation drafting and design activities.
• Uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic to routine design details and prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision.
• Provides basic technical design assistance to support the proper illustration, fit, form, and function of substation physical and/or P&C design elements, while following applicable design standards and specifications.
• Aids in preparing substation design deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, conduit and cable layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and material lists under engineer guidance.
• Works collaboratively with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute assigned project work.
• Affirms plans adhere to applicable utility, industry, city, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Prepares multiple versions of designs for review and incorporates engineer feedback as directed. Ensures specified dimensions, materials, and procedures comply with project and contract requirements.
• Completes required training and continues developing technical and drafting skills related to substation design.
• Exhibits working knowledge of drafting and design support practices related to substation design packages (physical and/or P&C).
• 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.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience with drafting and design support experience, including exposure to electric utility substation projects involving physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Developing analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and apply sound judgment under supervision.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• 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 independently under general supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to support substation physical and/or P&C drawing packages.

Skills

• Proficiency with drafting and design support practices related to substation design packages (physical and/or P&C).

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 (all locations): $47,700 - $65,670

Schedule

Compensation and schedule details are provided in the job description.

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.

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