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WSP USA Senior Electrical Designer- Energy in Richmond, Virginia
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Designer- Energy in our Richmond, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP USA’s Power & Energy group has a need for a Designer- Energy with experience in the design of large scale energy and power systems including high voltage transmission and distribution substations and transmission lines. The candidate will work under direct supervision of senior engineers and project managers and will perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard civil and electrical design techniques for large and small scale T&D projects. Core activities will include CAD design, preparation of equipment specifications, preparation of calculations and modeling, equipment selection and evaluation, and optimization.
Your Impact
Develop construction design documents for civil and electrical designs of high voltage substations and transmission lines, corresponding physical, civil and, protection and control designs.
Develop drawings in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Revit, Navis Works, and other software as needed.
Develop single line diagrams, general arrangement, grading plans, SWPPP, plan and profile view documents with limited input from Engineers.
Manage CAD drawings using Project Wise and SharePoint solutions.
Manage incoming survey data and constraints mapping for accurate development of layouts.
Provide QA/QC on work performed by other drafters and designers utilizing Bluebeam.
Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and 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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma.
Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience at engineering firms
Advanced knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Expert user of AutoDesk and AutoCAD products
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products including excel, word, outlook
Highly proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Competent 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.
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:
Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
AutoCAD certified professional
Essential professional licensure/certification.
Prior experience with solar and wind energy design projects
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.