Junior Substation Designer

WSP; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Junior Substation Designer for our Freeport, ME office. You will support the Power & Energy Substation Team on transmission and distribution projects, contributing to both physical substation and P&C design packages.

Under supervision you will develop design deliverables, learn standards, and work with engineers to ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance while expanding your drafting skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 3+ years drafting and design support experience in electric utility substations.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Clear written and spoken English skills.
• Familiar with drafting principles, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection from sites and drawings to support drafting.
• Use CADD software to prepare precise design drawings.
• Support substation design elements under engineer guidance.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings and equipment layouts.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet project standards.
• Ensure plans comply with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

CADD support

Substation design

English communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Junior Substation Designer for our Freeport, ME 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.

This Opportunity

Under general supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. This role will support electric utility transmission and distribution substation projects and may focus on physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C) design support. Tasks may include developing skills and generating CADD designs on assigned projects of basic complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including plans, details, models, schematics, specifications, and material lists related to substation design packages. Ensures responsibilities are delivered with quality that meets acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, sketches, and specifications to support substation drafting and design activities.
• Under general supervision, use computer‑aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic to routine design details and prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision.
• Provide basic technical design assistance to support the proper illustration, fit, form, and function of substation physical and/or P&C design elements, while following applicable design standards and specifications.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design elements, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating discrepancies or technical issues for appropriate resolution.
• Support preparation of substation design deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, conduit and cable layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics, and material lists under engineer guidance.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and cross‑functional teams to execute assigned project work.
• Assist in ensuring plans adhere to applicable utility, industry, city, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review and incorporate engineer feedback as directed.
  Ensure specified dimensions, materials, and procedures comply with project and contract requirements.
• Complete required training and continue developing technical and drafting skills related to substation design.
• Exhibit working knowledge of drafting and design support practices related to substation design packages (physical and/or P&C).
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant post education experience with drafting and design support experience, including exposure to electric utility substation projects involving physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
  Familiar with applicable codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Developing analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and apply sound judgement under supervision.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, spreadsheets, and related 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 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.
• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to support substation physical and/or P&C drawing packages.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $47,700 - $65,670

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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