Substation Electrical Drafting Coordinator

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,900 - 83,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Technician, Drafting Support in Lakewood, CO. This role involves providing technical design and CADD support on energy projects, assisting with drafting and design for substation systems and protocols.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and strong drafting skills. WSP offers comprehensive benefits, competitive salary expectations of $55,900 - $83,900, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience with drafting and design support.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and compliance practices.
• Basic proficiency with office automation and math principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and CADD support on projects.
• Assist in preparing drawings for substation and energy projects.
• Ensure designs meet city, state, and federal codes.

Skills

Drafting and design support

Research and evaluation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical writing

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in related discipline

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Technician, Drafting Support (Substation) to join our Power & Energy team in Lakewood, CO. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

This Opportunity

Under general to minimal supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Tasks may include developing skills and generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of basic 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

• Supporting engineers, project managers, and technical staff with drafting and design activities related to utility, industrial, and commercial‑scale substation energy projects.
• Assisting with research, design development, and preparation of drawings for transmission and distribution substations, power distribution systems, substation energy facilities, and protection and control systems.
• Collecting, compiling, and organizing data from surveys, field notes, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and sketches to support drafting and design efforts.
• Using 2D and 3D CADD software to prepare drawings of basic to moderate complexity with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working closely with engineers to resolve design questions, incorporate markups, and revise drawings through multiple review cycles.
• Preparing design deliverables such as plans, profiles, sections, details, material lists, and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with verifying calculations, interpreting contract plans, and identifying basic design or construction issues for escalation.
• Ensuring drawings and designs adhere to applicable city, state, and federal codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional project teams to support project execution.
• Participating in training and development to build technical knowledge, drafting standards, and design best practices.
• Demonstrating responsible and ethical decision‑making and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Performing additional duties as needed to support business and project requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Exposure to substation power delivery projects.

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): $55,900 - $83,900

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.