Principal Technician

WSP; Pasig; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced structural drafter in Pasig, Philippines. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in structural drafting tasks, mentoring staff, and verifying compliance with CAD Standards.

Qualifications include at least ten years of relevant experience, high proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and Revit, and a diploma in Engineering or an equivalent technical course.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of relevant structural drafting experience.
• Experience in a senior team role preferred.
• Exposure to different business models and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy of all structural drafting tasks.
• Ensure all drawings comply with CAD Standards and Quality Systems.
• Mentors staff on drafting procedures and maintains drawing file backups.

Skills

High level drafting and detailing skills

High level use of CAD software

Ability to prepare engineering drawing deliverables

Education

Diploma of Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Revit

Job description

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy of all structural drafting tasks.
• Ensures all drawings are checked before they are issued to the client.
• Ensures all drawings comply with CAD Standards and Quality Systems relevant to specialisation and location.
• Undertake reviews of engineering drawings to ensure compliance with CAD Standards and Quality Systems.
• Carries out audits of drawings-in-progress, as well as the final drawings.
• Responsible in the development of drawings from designer sketches and working sheets to the final outputs taking into consideration the clarity, completeness and accuracy of the plan.
• Accountable for the coordination and production of drawings and drafting requirements of the assigned project/s.
• Mentors staff on drafting procedures and approaches to performing tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining back-up of drawing files – hard and soft copies for record and future references.
• Carry out cross discipline reviews, constructability checks and clash detection reviews.
• Evaluates staff performance in line with HR procedures.
• Conscientiously works towards the group’s objectives and adheres to the company’s policy.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Drafting Discipline Lead/ BAS Discipline Lead / Transport Manila Operations Manager / Regional Team Executive in line with his experience, discipline or qualifications.

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable)

• Diploma of Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Engineering equivalent to Senior Technical Associate – CADD or Graduate of any technical course or at least three (3) years in BS Engineering or BS Architecture course.

Experience, Skills and Organisational Knowledge

• At least ten (10) years of relevant structural drafting experience
• High level drafting and detailing skills
• High level use and understanding of CAD software and how it applies (AutoCAD, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Revit)
• Prepares engineering drawing deliverables from sketches, calculations and/or specifications
• Experience in a senior team role
• Exposure to different business models and industry best practice
• Preferably with experience on Australian projects