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Entry-Level Substation Drafter

POWER Engineers
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025
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Entry-Level Substation DrafterJob Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently seeking an Entry-Level Substation Drafter to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Houston, Texas office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (candidate will need to live within a commutable distance of the office).

Responsibilities

  • The position entails drafting and design opportunities on substation projects that include physical and civil layout drawings as well as schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for learning, understanding, and implementing CAD knowledge; learning client standards, practices, and procedures to ensure that work produced conforms to the client's standards and expectations; being responsible for knowing and following POWER's standards, procedures, and processes; collaborating on design issues; and seeking guidance from those with more experience.

Required Education/Experience

  • Associates/technical degree in an accredited drafting program, or sufficient industry experience
  • AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with other team members
  • Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education/Experience

  • Drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, preferably in an engineering work environment
  • Experience with a 3D CAD system
  • Knowledge of substation electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and/or substation physical/civil drawings
  • Experience working with scaled drawings
  • Working knowledge of survey coordinate systems a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with File Management Systems a plus
  • Strong background in mathematics
  • Reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership of assigned tasks

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • New Dads and Moms Benefit program
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Gender-affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

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POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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