Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Designer for their Minneapolis, MN office.
The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Power & Energy Substation Team, providing technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers to produce designs and specifications on electrical utility substation projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Generating CADD designs for assigned projects of moderate- to larger-scale, scope, 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 deliverables meet or exceed acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality
- Collaborating with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies
- Providing routine technical design assistance, including proper illustration, fit, form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations
- Verifying calculations, design, change orders, and interpreting contract plans and specifications
- Working with cross-functional teams, including electrical, structural, and civil disciplines
- Ensuring plans adhere to applicable utility standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and state and federal regulations
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 9 years of relevant post-education experience in design support, preferably on electrical utility or substation projects
- Knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques
- Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving geometry and mathematical concepts
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related discipline
- Professional licensure/certification
- Prior experience supporting substation or power delivery design projects
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
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $95,500 - $116,700