Job Details

Substation Drafter

Location Overland Park

Secondary Locations Joplin

Job Code 18774

# of openings 2

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Substation Drafter

Job Summary

POWER Engineers< Member of WSP is seeking a full-time Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Overland Park, Kansas, or Joplin, Missouri office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within commutable distance of the office).

Responsibilities

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 also:

• Learn, understand, and apply CAD knowledge in their work

• Implement client standards and procedures to ensure work meets their expectations

• Adhere to POWER's internal standards, procedures, and processes

• Collaborate with the project team to resolve design issues

• Seek guidance and mentorship from those with more experience

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience

• 1+ year drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment

• 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

Desired Education/Experience

• 3+ years drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment

• Proficiency 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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with ProjectWise File Management System

• Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• New Dads and Moms Benefit program

• Fertility Benefits

• Gender-affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities