Early Career Substation Drafter

WSP • Overland Park, KS

13h

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter for its Power Delivery and Energy Substation Team in Overland Park, Kansas; Joplin, Missouri, will also be considered. The role supports substation projects and involves learning and applying CAD knowledge, client standards, practices, and procedures, and WSP/POWER standards and processes. The drafter collaborates on design issues and seeks guidance from more experienced colleagues.

Under general supervision, the drafter supports project drafting and design by collecting and analyzing site, survey, structural, blueprint, schematic, and specification information. Work includes physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; using 3D CADD software to prepare precise drawings; and assisting with design details, calculations, change orders, and interpretation of plans and specifications. The role works with engineers and cross-functional teams, prepares designs for review, and helps ensure work complies with applicable standards, codes, regulations, and contract requirements. The position may require occasional travel and schedules extending beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 0–1 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Associate's or technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience.
• Strong English-language skills and good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Research and evaluation skills and an analytical mindset.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a closely related discipline.
• Essential professional licensure or certification.
• At least one year of drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment.
• Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes.
• Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical or civil drawings.
• Experience working with scaled drawings.
• Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with ProjectWise File Management System.
• Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from work sites, surveys, blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, sketches, diagrams, and other sources to support drafting and design.
• Draft and support design work for substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use 3D CADD software to assist with basic design details and prepare precise drawings.
• Provide basic technical design assistance, including geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, and consideration of construction and maintainability.
• Assist with verifying calculations and designs, processing change orders, interpreting contract plans and specifications, and escalating issues or technical problems for resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams and collaborate with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Ensure plans adhere to city codes and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for engineer review.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects in compliance with contract requirements.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and develop knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• Follow company standards, procedures, processes, policies, and the WSP Code of Conduct; make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED