Emerging Substation Designer - CAD & P&C Design Support

WSP in the U.S.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 47,700 - 65,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP USA in Freeport, ME is seeking a Junior Substation Designer to contribute to our Power & Energy Substation Team on transmission and distribution projects. Under supervision, you will assist with physical substation design and P&C design tasks, delivering accurate drawings and material lists.

You will collaborate with engineers, collect site data, learn CAD tools, follow industry standards, and prepare layout drawings, schematics, and BOMs under guidance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education drafting/design experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiar with drafting standards, codes, and record-keeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites, surveys, drawings, and specifications to support substation drafting and design.
• Use CAD software to assist with basic design tasks and produce precise drawings.
• Provide design assistance to ensure proper illustration and function of substation elements under guidance.
• Verify calculations and design elements, and escalate issues for resolution.
• Prepare deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and material lists under engineer guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute project work and adhere to codes and standards.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP USA in Freeport, ME is seeking a Junior Substation Designer to contribute to our Power & Energy Substation Team on transmission and distribution projects. Under supervision, you will assist with physical substation design and P&C design tasks, delivering accurate drawings and material lists.

You will collaborate with engineers, collect site data, learn CAD tools, follow industry standards, and prepare layout drawings, schematics, and BOMs under guidance.