Description
WSP is seeking a Substation P&C Designer for their Columbus/New Albany, OH office.
As a Substation P&C Designer, you will be involved in projects with the Power & Energy Substation Team, providing technical design and CADD support to produce designs and specifications for power and energy electrical infrastructure services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, and technical drawings to support substation protection and control (P&C) design and drawing development activities.
- Use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to prepare substation P&C drawings requiring high precision.
- Provide basic technical design assistance to ensure proper illustration, fit, form, and function of designs.
- Verify calculations, design changes, and interpret contract plans and specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
- Ensure plans adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client/utility requirements.
- Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers.
- Specify materials and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
- Travel to and attend client site visits related to projects.
- Complete training on assigned tasks and tools supporting substation P&C design.
Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience in a substation design role supporting protection and control (P&C) design for electrical power transmission and distribution projects.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
- Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, and techniques.
- Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Excellent research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in a closely related discipline.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation).
- Exposure to substation P&C deliverables such as panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.