CAD Designer/Drafter (Nuclear)

WSP USA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Drafter/Designer in Nuclear to join its Ontario team. You will design and model for cutting-edge nuclear facilities and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Engineering Technology and expertise in various design tools. This role supports advanced infrastructure projects, with potential travel requirements and offers a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Health and Safety programs

Support for disabilities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a similar role, ideally within nuclear.
• Proficiency in various design software packages.
• Expertise in structural design and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms.
• Draft and design across various disciplines.
• Collaborate with engineers on advanced projects.

Skills

Design proficiency

Team collaboration

3D modeling expertise

Field walkdowns

Education

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

AVEVA E3D Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity:

Our Nuclear subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients in the nuclear industry. Our team offers a wide range of services, including technical and feasibility studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, quality surveillance, commissioning and asset management. This division is operating at an exciting time as nuclear power and new technology solutions are developing globally, with Canada as a leader in nuclear refurbishments, nuclear new builds, incredible capital projects portfolios and a deep history in nuclear supply chain.

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Drafter/Designer, Nuclear to join one of our Ontario offices. Several projects will potentially require travel to Tiverton, Ontario, Toronto Ontario, Saint John, New Brunswick, Pickering and Oshawa, Ontario.

Be involved in projects with our Nuclear Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

What you can expect to do here:

• Become a champion in administering and supporting cutting-edge Building Information Modeling (BIM) platforms

• Showcase your drafting, designing, and modeling prowess across mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines for some of the most advanced nuclear power plants and world-class facilities

• Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of innovative engineers who are shaping the future of infrastructure

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Diploma in Architectural, Mechanical, Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering Technology (or equivalent).

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role, ideally within nuclear.

• Proficiency in one or more 2D/3D design packages such as: AVEVA (PDMS) E3D Design, AVEVA P&ID, AVEVA Enterprise, AVEVA Point Cloud Manager

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Electrical, Raster Design, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor, BIM Collaborate, SolidWorks, SharePoint, Solid Edge

• CATIA, MicroStation, Intergraph SmartPlant Review, Bentley ProStructures

• Knowledge of using 3D laser scanning equipment while doing field walkdowns and post processing of associated point cloud data to support brown field design projects would be an asset.

• Experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM) is required.

• Expertise in Structural design of steel and concrete structures, connections, shop drawings and fabrication detailing, Piping isometrics, piping modeling, and pipe support design, Flow diagrams (P&ID & PFDs), and electrical/instrumentation wiring diagrams, Mechanical details of machine(s) and similar components, Electrical design of stations, single line and wiring diagrams

• Good understanding of Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements and applicable industry design standards is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications, such as CSA, ASME, ASTM, ACI guides.

Other information:

#LI-Hybrid

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)