Substation Drafter Job Locations

US-PA-Lansdale ID

2024-6367 Category Substation

2nd Category Substation

Position Type Regular

Division Power

Overview

Substation Drafter - Physical Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, detail-orientated Substation Drafter to join our exciting consulting firm in the power utility space. The Drafter would  work with our growing Substation Engineering Team to prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs.
• Typical drafting is that of plan and profile drawings for o General Arrangements o Plan Views and Elevation Views o Grounding Plans and Details o Foundation Plans and Details o Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details o Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings (preferred) o Concrete Foundation Detail Drawings (preferred) o Oil Containment Detail Drawings (preferred) o Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings (preferred) o Fire Wall Detail Drawings (preferred) o Foundation Layout Plans o Importation of tables and calculations such as BOMs as well as creating notes to be applied to each drawing.
• Self-checks all work performed to ensure its accuracy before turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work.
• Understand & meet project schedule and quality requirements.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Detailed and quality oriented.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and maintain flexibility to changes in work assignments as changes occur in projects.
• Actively assist in the delivery of a complete project. This may include phone or e-mail correspondence, attending meetings, and other project documents required for project completion.
• Provide interdepartmental support as required.

Required Skills

High School Diploma Excellent Verbal & Written Communications skills. Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity & Customer Focused Ability to invite and accept constructive feedback Ability to use Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, and Power Point. Ability to function in a team environment and culture of cooperation and collaboration.

Required Experience

• Previous experience drafting civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects is required.

Preferred Experience

Associates degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study is preferred. Minimum of 4 yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD and 3D modeling experience preferred. Knowledge of Transmission, Distribution, or Substation Projects is preferred.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabiliti s and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.