This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Substation Designer to join our Southeast Energy group. The role can sit in any of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Orlando, FL. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
 
WSP USA’s Power & Energy group has a need for a Senior Substation Designer with experience in the design of large scale energy and power systems including high voltage transmission and distribution substations and transmission lines. The candidate will work under direct supervision of senior engineers and project managers and will perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard civil and electrical design techniques for large and small scale T&D projects. Core activities will include CAD design, preparation of equipment specifications, preparation of calculations and modeling, equipment selection and evaluation, and optimization.

Your Impact

• Develop construction design documents for civil and electrical designs of high voltage substations and transmission lines, corresponding physical, civil and, protection and control designs.
• Develop drawings in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Revit, Navis Works, and other software as needed.
• Develop single line diagrams, general arrangement, grading plans, SWPPP, plan and profile view documents with limited input from Engineers.
• Manage CAD drawings using Project Wise and SharePoint solutions.
• Manage incoming survey data and constraints mapping for accurate development of layouts.
• Provide QA/QC on work performed by other drafters and designers utilizing Bluebeam.
• 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.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Minimum of 10 years experience at engineering firms performing similar functions.
• Expert user of AutoDesk and AutoCAD products.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including excel, word, outlook.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• AutoCAD certified professional
• Bachelors degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• Prior experience with solar and wind energy design projects.

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