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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Civil Designer for our Freeport, Maine office. The following locations will also be considered: Augusta, ME; Foxborough, MA; Syracuse, NY; Ann Arbor, MI; and Columbus, OH. Join our Power Delivery Northeast Civil/Structural Substation Team and help solve clients’ challenges.
Responsibilities
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic additions.
Handle all aspects of electrical civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation, structure design, and control building design.
Learn, understand, and implement CAD knowledge; follow client standards and WSP procedures; collaborate on design issues and seek guidance from more experienced staff.
Prepare drawing packages to satisfy client and code requirements.
Required Qualifications
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
0–2 years civil design/drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment.
Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently.
Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without work sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience.
Experience in electric utility substation design (15 kV through 500 kV).
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Open‑Roads (In‑Roads).
Experience with Autodesk Raster Design or Bentley Descartes.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good background with mathematics.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $41,000 – $67,800.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and other personal situations.
Equal Opportunity WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are considered for employment based on job qualifications, experience, and performance regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Early Career Substation Civil Designer
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WSP in the U.S.
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Civil Designer for our Freeport, Maine office. The following locations will also be considered: Augusta, ME; Foxborough, MA; Syracuse, NY; Ann Arbor, MI; and Columbus, OH. Join our Power Delivery Northeast Civil/Structural Substation Team and help solve clients’ challenges.
Responsibilities
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic additions.
Handle all aspects of electrical civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation, structure design, and control building design.
Learn, understand, and implement CAD knowledge; follow client standards and WSP procedures; collaborate on design issues and seek guidance from more experienced staff.
Prepare drawing packages to satisfy client and code requirements.
Required Qualifications
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
0–2 years civil design/drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment.
Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently.
Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without work sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience.
Experience in electric utility substation design (15 kV through 500 kV).
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Open‑Roads (In‑Roads).
Experience with Autodesk Raster Design or Bentley Descartes.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good background with mathematics.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $41,000 – $67,800.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and other personal situations.
Equal Opportunity WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals are considered for employment based on job qualifications, experience, and performance regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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