Entry Level Substation Drafter

Power Engineers

The Role

Overview

Entry-level drafting of substation layouts and schematics using CAD.

Key Responsibilities

  • substation design
  • transmission design
  • cad implementation
  • client standards
  • ethical conduct
  • design drafting

Tasks

-The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings, as well as schematics and wiring diagrams. -The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions. -The successful candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge; learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations; being responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes; collaborating on design issues; and seeking guidance from those with more experience. -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.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • projectwise
  • raster design
  • associate's
  • safety

What You Bring

-1+ year drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment -Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes -Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Experience with ProjectWise File Management System -Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship. -Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks -Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings -Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members -Experience working with scaled drawings -Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel -Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience

Benefits

-Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The Company

About Power Engineers

-The company’s expertise spans across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial engineering. -They work on projects ranging from power generation to water treatment, requiring technical prowess and creative problem-solving. -Their diverse portfolio includes renewable energy initiatives, utilities infrastructure, and industrial facilities. -They are known for a collaborative approach, optimizing solutions for complex challenges alongside clients. -POWER Engineers has become a trusted partner for many large-scale organizations and government entities. -With continuous growth, they have expanded to include a global footprint of projects.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Energy

Facilities

Communications

Environmental

Food and Beverage

Federal

Transmission

Substation

Distribution

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; must be legally authorized to work permanently in the u.s.