Senior Distribution Electrical Designer

WSP•Syracuse, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Distribution Electrical Designer for our Syracuse office. The following locations will also be considered: Plattsburgh, NY ; Buffalo, NY ; and Albany, NY . Be involved in projects with our Distribution Services Department and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management, anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world, and we need your help. Responsible for developing detailed designs for electric distribution systems, including overhead and underground infrastructure from 120/240V – 69kV, while ensuring projects meet client requirements, safety standards, and budget/schedule constraints. They produce construction-ready drawings (often using tools like AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ESRI etc), perform system layouts and material estimates, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and support project execution from design through construction. Your Impact Execute projects of various complexity to meet our clients growing needs. Interface with both internal and external resources to complete quality project deliverables. Build knowledge and understanding of clients and market to grow our local presence. 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. Under minimal supervision, use 2D 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
Essential professional licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed designs for electric distribution systems, including overhead and underground infrastructure from 120/240V – 69kV.
Ensure projects meet client requirements, safety standards, and budget/schedule constraints.
Produce construction-ready drawings.
Perform system layouts and material estimates.
Coordinate with clients and internal teams.
Support project execution from design through construction.
Execute projects of various complexity to meet client needs.
Interface with internal and external resources to complete project deliverables.
Build knowledge and understanding of clients and market.
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.
Use 2D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies.
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.
Ensure the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications.
Recognize basic construction or engineering problems and escalate 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.
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.
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

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.