Assistant Technician, Design Support

WSP; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 49,600 - 81,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Drafter to join the Small Utility Services team in Tyler, TX. This role involves providing technical design and CADD support for utility system planning and construction projects. You will be responsible for creating accurate design documents, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications include an associate's degree and proficiency in AutoCAD, with a strong focus on detail and teamwork. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn and apply tools.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and designers with drafting activities.
• Develop construction drawings from concept through construction.
• Maintaining drawing accuracy and adherence to standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting principles

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in drafting or engineering technology

Tools

3D modeling tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Drafter – Small Utility Services to join our Power & Energy team in Tyler, TX.

The candidate will be involved in projects with our Small Utility Services team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition—and we need your help.

Takes part in providing technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications used for utility system planning, infrastructure, and construction. Tasks may include generating CADD designs on assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and complexity. Generates accurate and concise design deliverables including plans, drawings, models, details, and supporting documentation. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design accuracy and functionality.

Your Impact

• Support engineers, designers, and project teams with drafting and design activities related to utility system projects.


• Develop construction drawings and design deliverables from concept through construction.


• Prepare and modify drawings using AutoCAD and other drafting tools.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate markups and revisions into design documents.


• Maintain drawing accuracy and ensure adherence to client and company drafting standards.


• Collect and organize data from specifications, sketches, field notes, and other sources to support drafting efforts.


• Assist with formatting and producing technical documentation and drawing packages.


• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines.


• Participate in project coordination efforts with internal teams and external stakeholders as needed.


• Learn and apply new software, tools, and drafting standards as required.


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.


• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.


• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD.


• Basic understanding of drafting and design principles.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to learn new tools and processes and apply training effectively.


• Self-motivated with a strong initiative and willingness to grow.


• Ability to manage assigned tasks independently and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on utility, power, or infrastructure projects.


• Exposure to 3D modeling and drafting tools.


• Familiarity with utility design standards and construction drawings.


• Willingness to travel occasionally (day trips) as needed.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $49,600.00 - $81,800.00

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.