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WSP · 1 month ago

Entry-Level Substation Drafter

4100 International Plaza, Ft Worth, TX, 76109, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $62K/yr

0+ years exp

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry-Level Substation Drafter for their Fort Worth, Texas office. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design and responsible for drafting and design opportunities on substation projects.

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

AutoCADMicroStation3D CAD systemSubstation schematicsMathematicsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

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

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