Description
WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter for their Ft Worth, TX office.
The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Power Delivery and Energy Substation Team, focusing on learning and implementing CAD knowledge, understanding client standards, and collaborating on design issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data for drafting and design activities.
- Draft and design substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software for basic design details and prepare precise drawings.
- Provide basic technical design assistance, ensuring proper illustration, fit, form, and function.
- Verify calculations, design changes, and interpret contract plans and specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure plans adhere to city code, state, and federal regulations.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- 0-1 years of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
- Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program or sufficient industry experience.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, and techniques.
- Excellent research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
WSP Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation or personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.