Substation Drafter

Description

• Assist with verifying calculations, design changes, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalate technical issues for resolution.
• Assist with drafting tasks for substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client standards and project expectations.
• Apply proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel to support drafting and documentation tasks.
• Utilize specialized software such as Autodesk Raster Design and Bentley Descartes for drafting tasks, and ProjectWise File Management System for organizing and managing project files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and other drafters, to execute substation project work and ensure plans adhere to applicable codes, standards (such as IEEE, NESC), and federal/state regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of substation designs for review, specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Apply strong mathematical skills and experience working with scaled drawings, geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations to ensure proper illustration, fit, form, and function of substation components.
• 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

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• High School Diploma.
• Demonstrate experience in a substation design/drafting environment, including control and/or physical design, with knowledge of substation electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical/civil drawings.
• Minimum of 3 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Capable 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 schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Familiar with drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques specific to substation design.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software—such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation—to prepare detailed substation drawings, layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and electrical connections, while developing proficiency in these tools within a substation engineering environment.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices for high to extra-high voltage substations.
• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with industry-standard CADD software (such as AutoCAD, MicroStation) for substation design.
• Familiar with relevant codes, standards (IEEE, NESC), compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements for substations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Familiarity with utility client standards and procedures for substation drafting.
• Complete training on assigned tasks, including substation-specific drafting standards and practices.
• Experience in a substation design/drafting (control and/or physical design) environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance