Senior Structural Drafter

WSP Global Inc.; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Structural Drafter for our Lake Oswego, OR office. You will provide technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers on power delivery substation projects, producing detailed drawings, specifications, and material lists.

In this role you will work with AutoCAD and MicroStation, verify calculations, ensure code compliance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff. Occasional travel may be required; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Well-defined knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving geometry and mathematical concepts, and interpret plans and specs.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgement for evaluating situations and decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, spreadsheets and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving from data, calculations, statistics to solutions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and policy compliance.
• Ability to work schedules beyond typical workweek; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from sites, surveys, plans and technical drawings to support drafting and design.
• Use 3D CADD software and collaborate with engineers to resolve design details and prepare precise drawings.
• Provide design guidance ensuring proper illustration, fit, form and function with tolerances and specifications.
• Serve as drafting/design support resource on projects and oversee activities within a district.
• Verify calculations and interpret contract plans to resolve design problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Ensure plans adhere to city, state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple design versions for engineer review.
• Monitor drafts for quality control and contract compliance and document progress.
• Coordinate project drafting with engineer-in-charge and other professionals.
• Apply analytical techniques to solve engineering issues or modify designs per standards.
• Engage with clients/contractors for drafting review and coordination.
• Provide guidance and training to junior drafting staff.
• Stay current with drafting methods and practices and adhere to company policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Drafting and design support

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Proficient with office software

Geometry and mathematical computations

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Structural Drafter for our Lake Oswego, OR office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers 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- to larger-scale, scope, 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 for single, multi-phase, or multi-site project work.
• 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 moderate complexity and/or scope.
• Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance 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.
• Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting/Design Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting/Design Support activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district.
• Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating or resolving 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.
• Monitor drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• 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 more intricate and involved 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.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting and design support staff.
• Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Well-defined knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Defined 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.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed 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.
• Prior experience supporting structural engineering design for electrical utility substations, power delivery facilities, or similar heavy-infrastructure projects.
• 10-12 years of drafting experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

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.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.