Junior Design & Drafting Technologist, Highways & Roads

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Junior Design & Drafting Technologist for its Transportation group in Calgary, AB. This full-time permanent position will involve design work for urban and rural roadways, including collaboration with senior staff for career development. You'll be responsible for preparing engineering design drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, conducting site visits, and adapting to project needs. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible work environment, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with ASET as a T.T. or C.E.T.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license.
• Familiarity with transportation engineering principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with roadway design teams on various projects.
• Prepare engineering design drawings and technical expertise.
• Conduct site visits to confirm design details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Opportunity:

Junior Design & Drafting Technologist for our Transportation group in Calgary, AB. You will work in design and drafting for urban and rural roadways, including highways, laneways, neighbourhood renewal projects, and cycling/pedestrian facilities. You will join an established team of professionals and be mentored by senior WSP staff to ensure an effective collaborative environment for successful career progression.

You will work on horizontal and vertical design of projects for roadways and other related infrastructure. You should possess the ability to identify and resolve conflicts during the design process and clearly show all required information on plan profile sheets with appropriate details. Occasional field visits may be necessary to field truth design drawings, verify specific details and ensure constructability.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, working primarily in our downtown Calgary office.

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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Collaborate with our roadway design team(s) on highway, roadway, laneway and pathway projects

• Preparation of road engineering design drawings, as-built/record drawings and other plans, as required using AutoCAD and Civil 3D

• Preparation of design quantities, cost estimates and providing technical support and engineering expertise to the support the tendering process

• Periodic site visits may be required to confirm design details, verify existing infrastructure locations and ensure constructability

• Perform a wide-range of additional duties intended to support your growth and development within a professional engineering environment

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a similar 2 year program will be preferred

• Registered or eligible for registration with ASET as a T.T. or C.E.T.

• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license

• Familiarity with transportation engineering principles and design standards such as Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Design Guidelines, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Design Standards, and other Alberta Municipalities (Cities, M.D.’s & Counties) design standards are desirable for the position

• Knowledgeable and proficient in the application of computer aided design/drafting programs including AutoCAD and Civil 3D

• Competence in Microsoft platforms including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

• Attention to detail and the ability to generate quality work products

• Ability to thrive working both independently and as a member of a larger team

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills while interacting with other colleagues, expressing detailed ideas and collaborating within a project team

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements to meet complex project needs

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

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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)