Senior Designer/Drafter – Substations

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🕒 February 15

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $85k - $105k / year

⏰ Full Time

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WSB

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1995

⚡ Energy

Construction • Environment • Energy

WSB is a forward-thinking design, consulting, and civil engineering firm specializing in community planning, environmental, and construction services. They offer expertise across diverse services, including infrastructure design, environmental planning, and construction management, creating resilient infrastructure and sustainable solutions that address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s demands.

📋 Description

• Develop detailed schematics for AC/DC systems, control circuits, and relay logic • Draft single-line, three-line, and interconnection diagrams • Create wiring diagrams for control panels, relay racks, and equipment terminations • Integrate SCADA, RTU, and communication system layouts • Coordinate with engineers to ensure accurate relay settings and device configurations • Produce substation layout drawings including plan views, elevation views, and section details • Draft conduit and cable routing plans, grounding layouts, and equipment arrangements • Prepare foundation and structural support drawings in coordination with civil/structural teams • Generate bill of materials (BOM), cable schedules, and panel schedules • Apply client-specific drafting standards and ensure consistency across deliverables • Perform quality checks and redline reviews of drawings from junior designers • Collaborate with engineers to resolve design issues and incorporate field markups • Maintain organized drawing sets and revision control throughout the project lifecycle

🎯 Requirements

• Associate degree or technical diploma in drafting/design or related field • 8+ years of experience in substation design, with emphasis on both physical and P&C drafting • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms • Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility drafting standards • Strong understanding of electrical components including breakers, transformers, relays, and control systems • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor documents • Excellent organizational and communication skills • Experience mentoring junior drafters and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams

🏖️ Benefits

• medical insurance • dental insurance • vision insurance • life insurance • company paid short- and long-term disability • 401(k) with match • paid time off • paid holidays • tuition reimbursement • opportunities for professional growth and development