Early Career Substation Drafter

WSP • Ft Worth, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter for its Fort Worth, Texas office. The role supports the Power Delivery and Energy Substation Team on substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. The successful candidate will learn and apply CAD knowledge and client standards, practices, and procedures, follow company standards and processes, collaborate on design issues, and seek guidance from experienced colleagues.

Under general supervision, the drafter assists with collecting, compiling, and analyzing information from work sites, surveys, plans, specifications, sketches, and other sources to support drafting and design. The position uses 3D CADD software to assist with basic design details and produce precise drawings. It also provides technical design support, helps verify calculations and design changes, prepares design versions for engineering review, and works with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet applicable requirements and can be constructed and maintained.

The employee completes training on assigned tasks, follows safety and conduct policies, and performs additional responsibilities as business needs require. Schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek based on project requirements, and occasional travel may be required. Relocation assistance is not available.

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 written and oral English 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.
• 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.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a closely related discipline.
• Essential professional licensure or certification.
• 1+ 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

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing site, survey, structural, blueprint, schematic, specification, drawing, sketch, diagram, and other information for drafting and design activities.
• Prepare substation 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, while accounting for fit, form, function, 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 assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Ensure plans adhere to city codes and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple design versions for engineer review.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and apply current drafting and design support practices.
• Follow company standards, procedures, processes, safety policies, Code of Conduct, and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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