What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead CADD Technician position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Lead CADD Technician to lead CADD design and delivery for our Portland, OR office. The following locations will also be considered: Boise-ID. This role may also be available for remote work. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides technical CADD and BIM support to produce design drawing and specifications for projects in the Transportation Business Line. Generates accurate and concise design deliverables including plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications and material take offs. Works collaboratively with a diverse team of engineering and technical team members. Ensures that deliverables meet or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality. Supervise and train junior staff.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Lead CADD Technician to lead CADD design and delivery for our Portland, OR office. The following locations will also be considered: Boise-ID. This role may also be available for remote work. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides technical CADD and BIM support to produce design drawing and specifications for projects in the Transportation Business Line. Generates accurate and concise design deliverables including plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications and material take offs. Works collaboratively with a diverse team of engineering and technical team members. Ensures that deliverables meet or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality. Supervise and train junior staff.
Your Impact
- Work closely with engineers to draft and revise detailed drawings using Openroads, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD software while working closely with engineers.
- Provide support on redline mark-ups for project drawings, layouts, maps, and exhibits.
- Train and mentor emerging level CADD staff under your direct supervision.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exhibit advanced knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
- Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
- Advanced knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Proficient with Openroads, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation with advanced knowledge in at least one software.
- 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 and direct work of early-career CADD Technicians.
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Basic proficiency with office automation, software, technology, math principles, and spreadsheets, and tools.
- 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.
- Associate’s degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
- CADD certification.
- Prior supervisory role.
- Familiarity with Oregon/Washington State and Local agency CADD standards.
- Knowledge of executing Quality control procedures using BlueBeam Revu tools.
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
