WSP in the U.S. · 4 days ago
Entry-Level Substation Drafter
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yr
0+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S. seeking an Entry-Level Substation Drafter for their Fort Worth, Texas office. The role involves drafting and design opportunities on substation projects, ensuring work meets client standards, and collaborating with team members on design issues.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions
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
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience
0-1 years of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members
Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred
Drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
Experience with a 3D CAD system
Knowledge of substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings
Experience working with scaled drawings
Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems a plus
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with File Management Systems a plus
Strong background in mathematics
Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks
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
WSP in the U.S.
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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