What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career Substation Drafter position at WSP?
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Drafter for our Saint Louis, MO office. Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position is expected to work in‑office or in a hybrid work arrangement and is not a fully remote role.
This Opportunity
Under direct supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on electrical substation projects, producing designs and specifications for power and energy infrastructure. Tasks may include generating CADD designs for substation projects of basic complexity.
Your Impact
- Under direct supervision, use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic substation design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision.
- Provide entry-level 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, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assure plans adhere to client and industry standards.
- Prepare multiple versions of substation designs for review by engineers.
- Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- 0-2 years’ experience.
- General awareness of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
- Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
- Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Familiarity with computer-aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD.
- Research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Effective 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 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer‑sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, for coordination with project teams, clients, and documentation requirements.
- 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:
- Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred. Prior experience supporting substation, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects.
Disclaimer
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.#LI-MN1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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