Description
WSP is seeking a Substation Structural Drafter for their Lake Oswego, OR office.
The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Power & Energy Substation Civil/Structural Team, providing local technical design and CADD support.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, and technical drawings
- Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision
- Provide routine technical design assistance, ensuring proper illustration, fit, form, and function of designs
- Verify calculations, design changes, and interpret contract plans and specifications
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work
- Ensure plans adhere to city code, state, and federal regulations
- Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers
- Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience in a related discipline with prior drafting and design support experience
- Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, and techniques
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, and tools
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings