Senior Substation CAD & 3D Layout Designer

WSP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Designer to join the Power Delivery Substation Team. You will contribute to planning and designing substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and electrical connections using AutoCAD and MicroStation within a diverse engineering environment.

You will lead drafting activities on multiple projects, coordinate with engineers, and ensure compliance with design standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum years of experience in drafting/design support and related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software and 3D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from site data, surveys, blueprints, schematics and other documents to support drafting and design activities.
• Assist with drafting tasks for substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Inventor) to prepare detailed substation drawings, layouts, grounding plans, and electrical connections.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical design assistance with accurate geometry, tolerances, and material quantities.

Skills

Drafting support

3D modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

WSP in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Designer to join the Power Delivery Substation Team. You will contribute to planning and designing substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and electrical connections using AutoCAD and MicroStation within a diverse engineering environment.

You will lead drafting activities on multiple projects, coordinate with engineers, and ensure compliance with design standards and client requirements.