Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter for their Maitland, Florida office.
The successful candidate will work with the Power Delivery Houston Substation Team, assisting with drafting and design activities on substation projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from various sources to support drafting and design activities.
- Draft and design physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams for substation projects.
- Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to prepare drawings requiring high precision.
- Provide basic technical design assistance, including geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations.
- Verify calculations, design changes, and interpret contract plans and specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engineers to execute project work.
- Ensure plans adhere to city code, state, and federal regulations.
- Prepare multiple design versions for review by engineers.
Requirements:
- High school diploma.
- 0-1 year of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
- Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program or sufficient industry experience.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, and techniques.
- 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.
- Professional licensure/certification.
- 1+ year of drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes.
- Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with ProjectWise File Management System.
Benefits: No specific benefits mentioned.