Description
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Substation Structural Designer for our Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Civil/Structural Team and be a part of a growing organisation that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
The Intermediate Substation Structural Designer will take part in providing local technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications for civil and structural substation design within our Power and Energy business line. Key responsibilities include:
- Generating CADD designs on various assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity
- Producing accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists
- Ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality
- Assisting with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities
- Using 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and working closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies
- Providing routine technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations
- Verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications
- Working with cross-functional teams in executing project work
- Ensuring plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations
- Preparing multiple versions of designs for review by engineer
- Specifying dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
- Collaborating with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks
The successful candidate will have:
- A high school diploma
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior drafting and design support experience
- Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques
- Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
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.
The expected salary range for this position is $60,800 per year - $103,900 per year.