Senior DesignerDrafter- Substations
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Job Location:
McKinney, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 85000 - 105000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and weve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. Weve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Substation Designer/Drafter to lead the development of detailed design packages for high-voltage substations across North America. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience in both physical layout and protection & control (P&C) drafting who can work independently and collaborate effectively with engineers project managers and clients.
The Senior Designer will be responsible for producing and reviewing CAD drawings coordinating design standards and supporting all phases of substation projectsfrom conceptual layouts to construction-ready deliverables. This position offers remote flexibility with occasional travel for site visits or client coordination.
What You Will Do:
- 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
What You Will Bring:
- 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
Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation Community Planning Environmental Energy Municipal and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package including medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance company paid short- and long-term disability 401K with match paid time off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran or disability status.
WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application please email.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please e-mail us at. In your e-mail please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
This role may be based anywhere with remote work options available.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Microstation
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Construction Experience
- CAD
- Detailing
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Geometry
- Revit
- Autodesk Inventor
