[Hiring] Intermediate Substation Designer @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Substation Designer for our Hallowell, ME office. Remote option may be available for candidates residing in the northeast region.

Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This role will support electric utility transmission and distribution substation projects and may focus on physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C) design support. Tasks may include:

• Providing local technical design and CADD support on projects.
• Generating CADD designs on various assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity.
• Generating accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.
• Ensuring responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience, including support of electric utility substation projects involving physical substation design and/or protection & control (P&C).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Highly familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• 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.

Requirements

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from various sources to support drafting and design activities.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details.
• Provide routine technical design assistance ensuring proper illustration, fit form, and function.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, and recognizing basic construction or engineering problems.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations and utility/substation design standards.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.