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WSP in the U.S. · 5 hours ago

Substation Drafter

Minneapolis, MN

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$56K/yr - $69K/yr

3+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, currently seeking a Substation Drafter for their Burnsville, MN office. The role involves providing technical design and CADD support for substation projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client standards.

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Responsibilities

Assist with drafting tasks for substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client standards and project expectations

Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software—such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation—to prepare detailed substation drawings, layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and electrical connections, while developing proficiency in these tools within a substation engineering environment

Apply strong mathematical skills and experience working with scaled drawings, geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations to ensure proper illustration, fit, form, and function of substation components

Demonstrate experience in a substation design/drafting environment, including control and/or physical design, with knowledge of substation electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical/civil drawings

Utilize specialized software such as Autodesk Raster Design and Bentley Descartes for drafting tasks, and ProjectWise File Management System for organizing and managing project files

Apply proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel to support drafting and documentation tasks

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and other drafters, to execute substation project work and ensure plans adhere to applicable codes, standards (such as IEEE, NESC), and federal/state regulations

Prepare multiple versions of substation designs for review, specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, and ensure compliance with contract requirements

Assist with verifying calculations, design changes, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalate technical issues for resolution

Complete training on assigned tasks, including substation-specific drafting standards and practices

Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices for high to extra-high voltage substations

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

Qualification

CADD software proficiencySubstation design experienceElectrical schematics knowledgeMathematical skillsTechnical writingSelf-leadershipCompliance knowledgeResearch skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma

Minimum of 3 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience

Experience in a substation design/drafting (control and/or physical design) environment

Familiar with drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques specific to substation design

Familiar with relevant codes, standards (IEEE, NESC), compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements for substations

Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies

Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools

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

Preferred

Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred

Experience with industry-standard CADD software (such as AutoCAD, MicroStation) for substation design

Familiarity with utility client standards and procedures for substation drafting

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

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

Company

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