Entry-Level Substation Drafter

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Entry-Level to Experienced Substation Drafter for our Honolulu or Hilo, Hi office. This role involves providing technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications for the substation business line. The position offers opportunities for learning, collaboration, and mentorship within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate substation designs in CADD on various assigned projects of moderate scale and/or complexity.
• Produce accurate and concise design phase deliverables, including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.
• Ensure quality of work meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
• Engage in drafting and design on substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Learn and implement CAD knowledge.
• Understand and adhere to client standards, practices, and procedures.
• Follow WSP's standards, procedures, and processes.
• Collaborate on design issues and seek guidance from experienced team members.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources (work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, specifications, sketches, etc.) to support drafting and design activities.
• Use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to resolve design details or discrepancies with engineers.
• Prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision on projects of basic to moderate complexity and/or scope.
• Provide technical design assistance following standard practices to ensure proper illustration, fit, form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations.
• Ensure construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
• Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, and interpretation of contract plans and specifications.
• Recognize and escalate moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Ensure plans adhere to client standards and regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for engineer review.
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve moderately complex engineering issues or modify/redesign existing designs.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel for coordination.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma.
• General awareness of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• General awareness of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification is preferred.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $50,000 - $70,000