Description
WSP is currently seeking a Substation Electrical Drafting Coordinator to join our Power & Energy team in Lakewood, CO. The successful candidate will provide technical design and CADD support on projects, producing designs and specifications for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting engineers, project managers, and technical staff with drafting and design activities related to utility, industrial, and commercial-scale substation energy projects.
- Assisting with research, design development, and preparation of drawings for transmission and distribution substations, power distribution systems, substation energy facilities, and protection and control systems.
- Collecting, compiling, and organizing data from surveys, field notes, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and sketches to support drafting and design efforts.
- Using 2D and 3D CADD software to prepare drawings of basic to moderate complexity with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Working closely with engineers to resolve design questions, incorporate markups, and revise drawings through multiple review cycles.
- Preparing design deliverables such as plans, profiles, sections, details, material lists, and supporting documentation.
- Assisting with verifying calculations, interpreting contract plans, and identifying basic design or construction issues for escalation.
- Ensuring drawings and designs adhere to applicable city, state, and federal codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Collaborating with cross-functional project teams to support project execution.
- Participating in training and development to build technical knowledge, drafting standards, and design best practices.
- Demonstrating responsible and ethical decision-making and adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct, safety policies, and quality standards.
- Performing additional duties as needed to support business and project requirements.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 3 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.
- Excellent research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- Exposure to substation power delivery projects.
Benefits: 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.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $55,900 - $83,900