Junior Substation Designer (CAD)

WSP Global Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter to join our Power Delivery team in Overland Park, KS, with consideration for Joplin, MO. You will learn client drafting standards, apply CAD skills, and support substation layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, adherence to design standards, safety, and growing your expertise in power delivery projects while contributing to client objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 0-1 years relevant post-education experience in drafting and design support.
• Associate's/technical degree in accredited drafting program.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• 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 independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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.
• The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings, as well as schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Under general supervision, use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision.
• Provide basic 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.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues 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.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• 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.

Skills

Drafting and design support

3D CAD software

English communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in drafting

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk Raster Design

Bentley Descartes

ProjectWise

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter to join our Power Delivery team in Overland Park, KS, with consideration for Joplin, MO. You will learn client drafting standards, apply CAD skills, and support substation layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, adherence to design standards, safety, and growing your expertise in power delivery projects while contributing to client objectives.