Substation Senior Coordinator Electrical Drafting
$65,000–$65,000 year
HybridSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct local technical design and CADD support for substation projects, generating accurate deliverables including plans, profiles, models, and specifications. Compile and analyze data from site surveys, blueprints, and schematics to resolve design discrepancies using 3D drafting software. Verify calculations, interpret contract plans, and ensure designs comply with city, state, and federal regulations while preparing multiple versions for engineer review. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engineers to execute project phases, escalate technical problems, and uphold workplace safety standards. Work in a hybrid setting in San Diego with occasional travel, supporting planning, transportation, and infrastructure business lines.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience
- Highly familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques
- Highly familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
- Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred
- Essential professional licensure/certification
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