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Substation Designer - Assistant Technician

WSP -
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Qualifications

Construction regulatory compliance
Safety protocol adherence
Technical documentation
Spreadsheets
Basic math
High school diploma or GED
Design engineering
Data interpretation
Data-driven problem-solving
Technical writing within technology
Technical Proficiency
Local electrical codes

Full Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Designer for our Minneapolis, MN office. 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 position is expected to work on-site or in a hybrid work arrangement and is not a fully remote role.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical design on electrical utility substation projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for power delivery infrastructure. Tasks may include generating designs on various assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including general arrangements, plan and profile drawings, sections, details, material lists, and design packages. 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.

Your Impact

Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from substation sites, surveys, structural and electrical concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities.
Under minimal supervision, work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic complexity and/or scope.
Provide routine technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit, form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring designs align with utility, client, and industry standard specifications.
Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
Work with cross ‑ functional teams in executing project work, including electrical, structural, and civil disciplines supporting substation development.
Assure plans adhere to applicable utility standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and state and federal regulations.
Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Work collaboratively with the engineer ‑ in ‑ charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exhibit basic knowledge of current substation design support practices.
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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications (yellow highlighted bullets required)

High School Diploma.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant post ‑ education experience in design support, preferably on electrical utility or substation projects.
Highly familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
Highly familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record ‑ keeping requirements.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non ‑ technical audience.
Sound self ‑ leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi ‑ tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
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 a part of a team to meet business objectives.
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 to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

Disclaimer

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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