Associate CAD Designer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

WSP currently has an opportunity available for an Associate CAD Designer in the Redmond, Washington office.   Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team NW Remediation Practice and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have one to five years of professional experience and a very strong background in environmental data management and analysis.  Proficiency of pertinent software identified below is strongly desired.

Under general to minimal supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines.  Tasks may include developing skills and generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of basic complexity.  Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.

• Work closely with the various civil and ground engineering disciplines in providing engineering 2D and 3D drafting services, utilizing AutoCAD software(s), including Civil 3D.
• Prepare engineering plans, profiles, sections, and details, for design, bid, construction, and as constructed drawing sets; and figures for proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Collect, compile, analyze and process data from surveys and site work to support drafting and design activities.
• Modify existing drawing packages and develop drawing packages (plans, profiles, sections and details, etc.) associated with civil earthworks, mine infrastructure (tailings, heap leach pad, waste rock stockpile design), storm-water and surface-water controls, groundwater science, landfill design and remediation, and civil design for power sector and water treatment facilities, as directed by the project engineer.
• Ability to produce high quality technical and professional deliverables.
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine appropriate solution.
• Possess a sound understanding of project expectations, role, available tools and resources, networks, workflow, scope, and budget.
• Coordinate on projects with other disciplines and communicate closely with project team member regarding progress and outstanding tasks/issues.
• Adhere to WSP USA quality Assurance Policies/Procedures, CADD protocol, as well as client standards and requirements. 

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 year of relevant post education experience in discipline utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software for civil design projects.
• Extensive Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D grading design and plan production.
• Developed experience in technical civil engineering and associated disciplines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Technical School Certificate in Drafting/Design or Engineering

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $56,600 - $71,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
 

#LI-AC2