Intermediate Substation Designer

WSP • Hallowell, ME

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About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Substation Designer for
our Hallowell, ME office. Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy
Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients'
objectives and solves their challenges.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

Takes part in providing local technical design and CADD support on projects to
produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation,
infrastructure, and technical services business lines. This role will support
electric utility transmission and distribution substation projects and may focus
on physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C) design support.
Tasks may include generating CADD designs on various assigned aspects of
projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity. Generates accurate and
concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design
manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and
material lists as applicable to substation design packages (e.g., general
arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, conduit/cable/trench layouts, wiring
diagrams, schematics, and bill of materials). Ensures that responsibilities are
delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds
acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience, including support of electric utility substation projects involving physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C).
• Highly familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
• 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 conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation to produce or support substation physical and/or P&C drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities for substation physical and/or P&C design deliverables.
• Under minimal supervision, use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic complexity and/or scope.
• Provide routine technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and applicable utility/substation standards.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations and utility/substation design standards, as applicable to the project.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices related to substation design packages (physical and/or P&C).
• 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.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees