This Opportunity
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Substation Drafter for our Overland Park, Kansas 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.
Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry 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
1+ year drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
Experience with Autodesk Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
Experience interpreting substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings
Experience working with scaled drawings
Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with ProjectWise File Management System
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.