Description
WSP is seeking a Substation Specialist Electrical Designer (P&C) to join their Columbus/New Albany, Ohio office.
The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Columbus Substation Team, providing technical design and CADD support to produce designs and specifications for utility-scale projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Generating CADD designs for assigned projects of moderate scale and complexity
- Producing accurate and concise design phase deliverables, including P&C drawing packages, technical memoranda, and material lists
- Ensuring deliverables meet industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality
- Performing detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations, including protection one-line diagrams, SCADA, communications, and control enclosure design
- Collaborating with engineers to resolve design details and prepare drawings requiring high precision
- Verifying accuracy of calculations, design, and change orders
- Working with cross-discipline teams to execute project work
- Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry/client standards
The ideal candidate will have:
- A high school diploma
- At least 7 years of relevant post-education experience in a related discipline with prior drafting and design support experience
- Knowledge of design support principles, practices, and methods
- Understanding of substation protection schemes and electrical utility protection standards
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and software tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree in a closely related discipline and essential professional licensure/certification.
This position offers an on-site or hybrid work arrangement, depending on the candidate's location, experience, and business needs.