• Entry-Level Substation Drafter

    POWER Engineers (Austin, TX)


    Entry-Level Substation Drafter

     

    Location **Austin**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **19143**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    Entry-Level Substation Drafter

    This Opportunity

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for an Entry-Level Substation Drafter for our Austin, Texas office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

    Your Impact

    • 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

     

    Who You Are

    Required Qualifications

    • 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 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 Qualifications

    • 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

    Disclaimer:

    • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

    WSP Benefits:

    WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

     

    POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.