[Remote] Senior Designer/Drafter- Substations
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. They are seeking a Senior Designer/Drafter- Substations who will produce and review CAD drawings, coordinate design standards, and support all phases of substation projects from conceptual layouts to construction-ready deliverables.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
Company Overview
- Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://wsbeng.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- WSB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 5 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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