Design Technologist

The Opportunity:

Design Technologist (Highways & Roads) to join our Highways and Roads Department located in British Columbia (Vancouver, Langley, Kamloops, Smithers). Reporting to the Senior Highways and Roads Manager, this position will be responsible for assisting engineering staff in the design and drafting of transportation projects (Highways, Roads, Bridges, Active Transportation Infrastructure, etc) and working alongside WSP's multi-disciplinary team to bring projects from conceptual through to detailed design and construction.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• Enhance the world around you - WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Processing of project base map and survey information including setting up all project base map and creation of the existing ground DTM.
• Preparing preliminary and detailed design drawings including plans, profiles, typical cross-sections, geometrics, drainage and utilities.
• Attending project meetings and working closely with design engineers / project engineers / project managers / subconsultants.
• Ensuring highway and road designs and drawings incorporate all pertinent design features.
• Contribute to the cost-effective and timely production of engineering drawings.
• Transforming preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering plans and drawings using AutoCAD / Civil 3D platform.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Civil Engineering or Design and Drafting Technology/Technician diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of 3 years of highway and/or road engineering design and drafting experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration with ASTTBC.
• Working knowledge of transportation engineering principles and design standards.
• Proficient in the application of computer-aided design/drafting programs including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient with MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Attention to detail and ability to generate high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is considered an asset.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $61,600 - $84,700

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range based on the successful applicant's qualifications.

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. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates.

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