Early Career Substation Drafter

WSP • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Drafter for its Fort Worth, Texas office to support the Power Delivery and Energy Substation Team. The role involves learning and applying CAD knowledge, client standards and procedures, and company processes while collaborating on design issues and seeking guidance from experienced colleagues.

Under general supervision, the drafter supports substation projects by collecting and analyzing project and site information and preparing precise drawings with 3D CADD software. Work includes physical and civil layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams. The position provides basic technical design assistance and supports reviews, calculations, contract interpretation, compliance, and coordination with engineers and cross-functional teams. The role also requires completing training, following company policies and safety practices, and accommodating project-specific schedules and occasional travel.

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.
• Strong research and evaluation skills and an analytical mindset.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and professionally with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail; ability to learn new techniques, manage 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.
• A 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 a typical workweek to meet 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 site, survey, structural, blueprint, schematic, specification, drawing, sketch, diagram, and other project information to support drafting and design.
• Prepare substation project drawings, including physical and civil layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use 3D CADD software to assist with basic design details and produce 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 technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, the engineer-in-charge, and other technical professionals on assigned project tasks and phases.
• Ensure plans comply with city codes and state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple design versions for engineer review.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects in compliance with contract requirements.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and apply current drafting and design support practices.
• Follow company standards, procedures, policies, safety requirements, and Code of Conduct; make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Work project-specific schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek and travel occasionally as project requirements dictate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 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: Associate degree