ENGINEERING DESIGNER - PHILADELPHIA, PA

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC.

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking an Engineering Designer to join our team in our Philadelphia, PA office. The Drafter would be part of our Transmission & Distribution Engineering Group and prepare civil and electrical drawings for energy infrastructure projects. The position would require the drafter to work with engineers and consultants to create drawings for overhead high voltage power lines, as well as structure detailing and telecommunication structure modifications. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Computer aided design and drafting of all engineering products and deliverables. • Collaborate with engineers and other drafters to correct discrepancies in drawings and designs. • Typical drafting is that of plan and profile drawings for transmission lines, foundation details, structural steel fabrication details, assembly drawings, structure drawings, 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 prior to turning it over to the supervisor or designee assigned to review the work. • Understand & meet project schedule, and quality requirements. • Complete drawings accurately and quickly. • 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 Required Experience

• Associate’s degree in Design & Drafting Technology or related field of study. • Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D. • 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.

FOR PREFERRED CONSIDERATION (NOT REQUIRED):

• 3+ yrs. of CAD experience, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D experience preferred. • Previous experience drafting civil and structural drawings. • Knowledge of Transmission, Distribution and Substation Projects. 

ABOUT WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WESTWOOD)

Westwood is a multi-disciplined national surveying and engineering services provider for commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and electric transmission projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has grown to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2020, Westwood ranked on the top 150 design firms on Engineering News Record (ENR), #4 on Zweig Group’s Hot Firm’s List, and #9 on Best Firms to Work For, all national industry lists and record-breaking rankings for the firm.

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.

-Master's degree

-Teaching experience preferred