CAD Design Assistant: Drafting & 3D Support

WSP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP in Tempe, AZ is seeking a drafting and CADD support professional to assist on transportation and infrastructure projects. You will generate design deliverables, plans, profiles, and details with a focus on accuracy and constructability.

Under general supervision you will work with engineers and cross-functional teams, apply GD&T basics, verify calculations, and ensure compliance with codes. A High School diploma and 3 years of drafting experience are required; an associate degree is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years post-education drafting/design support experience.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites and drawings to support drafting.
• Use 3D CADD software to assist with basic design details and prepare precise drawings.
• Provide basic technical design assistance ensuring proper fit and function using GD&T, tolerances, and quantity calculations.
• Verify calculations, design changes, and interpretation of contract plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Ensure plans adhere to city, state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineers.
• Ensure dimensions, materials, and procedures meet contract requirements.
• Work with engineer-in-charge on project phases and checks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit knowledge of current drafting and design practices.
• Adhere to code of conduct and company policies.

Skills

Research and evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Math principles

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Licensure/certification preferred

Job description

WSP in Tempe, AZ is seeking a drafting and CADD support professional to assist on transportation and infrastructure projects. You will generate design deliverables, plans, profiles, and details with a focus on accuracy and constructability.

Under general supervision you will work with engineers and cross-functional teams, apply GD&T basics, verify calculations, and ensure compliance with codes. A High School diploma and 3 years of drafting experience are required; an associate degree is