Entry Level Substation Drafter

Power Engineers • Joplin, MO

113d • Hybrid

About The Position

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is currently seeking a full-time Entry Level Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Joplin, MO office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within commutable distance of the office). The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge; learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations; being responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes; collaborating on design issues; and seeking guidance from those with more experience.

Requirements

• Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year 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/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

• Drafting and design opportunities on substation projects including physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge.
• Learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure work produced conforms to client standards and expectations.
• Following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborating on design issues and seeking guidance from more experienced team members.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree