Experienced Substation Drafter

WSP USA; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Job summary

WSP USA in Maitland, FL is seeking an Experienced Substation Drafter to support the Power Delivery Substation Team. The role involves producing accurate CADD designs, collaborating with engineers, and delivering design deliverables for projects of moderate scope.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years drafting experience, strong proficiency in CAD software, and excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of post-education drafting experience with design support.
• Proficiency in drafting standards, codes, and documentation.
• Ability to perform geometric and mathematical computations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical audiences.
• Able to work independently or in a team and manage time.
• Commitment to safety policies and project standards.
• Willingness to travel occasionally if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and CADD support for moderate-scale projects.
• Generate design deliverables: reports, plans, profiles, specs, and material lists.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design details and ensure quality.
• Prepare multiple design versions for review by engineers.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and city/state regulations.
• Support project teams across assigned phases and tasks.
• Apply GD&T, tolerances, and quantities per design standards.
• Coordinate with client/contractor personnel as needed.

Skills

7+ years drafting experience

Drafting & design support

Geometry & math computations

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership & multitasking

Independent & team player

Analytical mindset

Technical writing & office tools

Problem solving & critical thinking

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Licensure/certification preferred

Tools

CADD software

Office spreadsheets

CAD drafting standards

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Substation Drafter for our Maitland, FL office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Responsibilities involve generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of moderate scale and/or complexity. 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.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze 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 drafting and design activities.

• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic to moderate complexity and/or scope.

• Follow standard practices to provide 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.

• Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

• Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.

• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.

• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.

• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve moderately complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.

• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review.

• 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.

• Knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.

• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.

• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

• Capable critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.

• 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 schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

• Essential professional licensure/certification.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

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.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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