Technician in Training, Design Support

WSP is currently initiating a search for a technician in training, design support for our Fort Worth, TX office.  Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Fort Worth Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.  

This Opportunity

Under direct supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for the substation business line.  Tasks may include assisting and receiving training in developing skills with CADD design on basic projects.  Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables regarding assigned aspects of the project.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

• Assist with drafting tasks for substation projects, including physical and civil layout drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client standards and project expectations.
• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software—such as AutoCAD and/or MicroStation—to prepare detailed substation drawings, layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and electrical connections, while developing proficiency in these tools within a substation engineering environment.
• Apply strong mathematical skills and experience working with scaled drawings, geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations to ensure proper illustration, fit, form, and function of substation components.
• Demonstrate experience in a substation design/drafting environment, including control and/or physical design, with knowledge of substation electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical/civil drawings.
• Utilize specialized software such as Autodesk Raster Design and Bentley Descartes for drafting tasks, and ProjectWise File Management System for organizing and managing project files.
• Apply proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel to support drafting and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and other drafters, to execute substation project work and ensure plans adhere to applicable codes, standards (such as IEEE, NESC), and federal/state regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of substation designs for review, specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design changes, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalate technical issues for resolution.
• Complete training on assigned tasks, including substation-specific drafting standards and practices.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices for high to extra-high voltage substations
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience with industry-standard CADD software (such as AutoCAD, MicroStation) for substation design.
• Experience in a substation design/drafting (control and/or physical design) environment.

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