Intermediate Structural Drafter (Buildings)

WSP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Structural Drafter to join our Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, CA. You will support modeling and detailing of structural systems and coordinate with architects and clients to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities include building Revit models for concrete, steel, CMU, and mass timber, generating drawings from markups, and maintaining BIM models. Expect collaboration with engineers and adherence to WSP drafting standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of engineering drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with cloud-based BIM platforms (BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud/Forma).
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication and professionalism in conveying technical concepts.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety policies and company standards.
• Ability to adapt to project schedules and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Construct comprehensive structural Revit models for residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Generate structural drawings from markups and backgrounds.
• Maintain cloud-based BIM models throughout project duration.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Ensure quality control and on-time deliverables per drafting standards.
• Contribute to project coordination via meetings and documentation.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Autodesk Forma

Reading drawings

Communication

Independent work

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Drafting

Tools

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud/Forma

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for an Intermediate Structural Drafter to join our Property & Buildings team in Los Angeles, 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5+ 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): $37.00-45.00/Hourly

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.