Substation P&C Designer

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation P&C Designer for our Duluth, GA office. Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for power and energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations.
• Develops skills and generates CADD designs on various assigned projects of basic complexity, with an emphasis on substation protection and control (P&C) design (e.g., schematics, wiring, interconnections, panel layouts).
• Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.
• Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
• Assists with 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 to support substation protection and control (P&C) design and drawing development activities.
• Uses computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic design details and prepare substation P&C drawings which require a high degree of precision (e.g., control schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts).
• Provides basic technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
• Affirms calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalates any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Works with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assures plans adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client/utility requirements.
• Prepares multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Sets the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Completes training on assigned tasks and tools supporting substation P&C design.
• Exhibits basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices supporting substation P&C design deliverables.
• 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 in a substation design role supporting protection and control (P&C) design for electrical power transmission and distribution projects, preferably in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship (including H-1B, OPT, CPT, or other employment-based visas).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements applicable to electrical/substation design work.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and 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, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation) is preferred.
• Exposure to substation P&C deliverables such as panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules is a plus.

Benefits

At WSP, employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedules are flexible and can extend beyond the typical workweek to accommodate project-specific requirements.

Contact Information

If you are ready to get started, please apply directly through the provided link or contact us at [insert contact information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.