Experienced Structural Drafter (Buildings)

WSP in the U.S.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Continuing education support

Job summary

WSP USA in Irvine, CA is seeking an Experienced Structural Drafter to join our Property & Buildings team. You will model and detail structures, coordinate with architects and clients, and help manage projects under a Lead Technician.

Responsibilities include generating Revit models for concrete, CMU, steel, and wood structures; producing drawings from markups; maintaining BIM360 cloud models; and supporting safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate Degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering drafting experience in a structural firm.
• Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD; familiar with BIM platforms.
• Able to read architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct comprehensive structural Revit models for various materials and projects.
• Generate drawings from markups and architectural backgrounds.
• Maintain cloud BIM models and support project coordination with engineers and clients.
• Ensure quality and on-time deliverables per drafting standards.
• Uphold safety and company policies; work with independence as needed.

Skills

7+ years experience

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Leadership

Detail oriented

Time management

Independence

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Drafting

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Structural Drafter to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA.

Provides technical support, under the supervision of a Lead Technician, relating to the modeling and detailing of new and existing structures. Additional tasks may include coordinating with architects, contractors, and clients, and managing projects independently. Ensures high‑quality deliverables are produced and distributed on time and in compliance with WSP drafting standards. Demonstrates leadership qualities and a passion for growing within the structural engineering profession.

Your Impact

• Construct comprehensive structural Revit models related to the design and construction of concrete, concrete masonry (CMU), steel, metal stud, light‑frame wood, and mass timber structures for residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Generate structural drawings from engineering markups and architectural backgrounds.
• Incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, while also utilizing future‑ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
• Maintain cloud‑based BIM models throughout the duration of a project.
• Contribute to project coordination through direct collaboration with structural engineers, remote/in‑person meetings, and structural narratives.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering drafting.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with cloud‑based BIM platforms including, but not limited to, BIM360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud/Forma.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts effectively and professionally to engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting or a related technical discipline.
• Prior drafting experience in a structural engineering firm.

WSP 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): $40.00-53.00. 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.