WSP · 1 month ago
Substation P&C Designer
303 US Route One, Freeport, ME, 04032, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Substation P&C Designer to provide technical design and CADD support for projects within their Power Delivery Substation Team, ensuring high-quality design deliverables and compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
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 3D 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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience
Experience in substation design up to 15kV
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
Preferred
Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred
Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design
Familiarity with Raster Design and "brownfield" (retrofit) design processes
Familiarity with Autodesk Vault (or other Document Management Systems)
Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes and or vendor drawings
Ability to select materials based on technical requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
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Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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