Early Career Distribution Design Technician in Training Design Support

WSP•Maitland, FL

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Distribution Design Technician in Training, Design Support for their Orlando, Florida and Pensacola, Florida offices. This role involves assisting and receiving training in developing CADD design skills on basic projects, generating accurate design phase deliverables, and ensuring responsibilities are met with high quality. WSP has a strong presence in power delivery, power generation, and program management, further enhanced by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and the addition of TRC Companies, deepening their expertise in energy advisory and intelligent grid services.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
0-2 years’ experience.
AutoCAD 2020-2025 experience.
Adobe PDF creation
Must be flexible to changes in work assignments as changes occur in project needs.
Able to use architectural and engineering scale to read and create drawings.
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 is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
Displays an aptitude for technology.
Developing a foundational understanding of distribution systems, equipment and terminology.
Assists senior staff with routine design tasks and drawing markups under supervision.
Completes assigned tasks within quality expectations, on schedule and within assigned budget.
Asks questions, seeks feedback and demonstrates a strong desire for learning and growth.
Builds familiarity with internal processes.
Perform redlines, drawing updates and revisions to existing designs as assigned.
Assists with material lists/bill of materials under supervision of senior staff.
Supports gathering and organizing field data and existing records for project use.
Accepts and applies feedback constructively.
Utilizes design tools and applications to determine basic design solutions.
Shows a desire and willingness for learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
Experience with MicroStation is a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Good background in basic mathematics.
Experience working with 2D drafting and detailing is a plus.
Bluebeam Revu experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems is a plus.
Practical intern or utility industry experience is preferred.
Exposure to electric utility distribution projects.
Interest in pursuing professional growth within power and energy design.

Responsibilities

Develop working knowledge of Client/WSP CAD Standards and Compliance.
Adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedure requiring upmost personal accountability to enhance the project team’s success.
Maintain a high level of drafting quality and efficiency in alignment with project scope and budget.
Develop an understanding in both AutoCAD and MicroStation to support project requirements, which include: Vicinity Maps, Structure Outlines, Plan and Profiles, Phasing Drawings, Route Maps, Foundation Drawings, Structure Assembly Drawings, Permit and Crossing Drawings, Load and Design Drawings.
Thoroughly complete drafting assignments and project work, seek to gain a Distribution design understanding beyond just the redline mark-ups.
Potentially travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed.
Work within Bentley’s ProjectWise document management system to perform workflow of drawings and check print processes.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.