Principal Technician / Lead Technician

WSP in Manila; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is seeking a senior structural drafting professional to lead and execute accurate drafting tasks for complex projects. You will ensure drawings meet CAD standards and are checked before client delivery, coordinating with designers and engineers.

This role requires a decade of drafting experience, mastery of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and related tools; you will mentor junior staff, perform cross-discipline reviews, and maintain back-ups of drawing files.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Engineering or Advanced Diploma equivalent to Senior Technical Associate - CADD or BS Engineering/Architecture degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant structural drafting experience.
• High level CAD software proficiency and understanding of standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of all structural drafting tasks.
• Ensure drawings are checked before client delivery.
• Comply with CAD Standards and Quality Systems.
• Review engineering drawings for CAD adherence.
• Maintain backups of drawing files (hard and soft copies).
• Coordinate drafting requirements across projects and mentor staff.
• Conduct cross-discipline reviews and clash detection checks.

Skills

Senior drafting

CAD proficiency

Quality compliance

Clash detection

Education

Engineering diploma/advanced diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Revit

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

What if you could shape a career as unique as you

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

• 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