Senior Design Support Technician

WSP in the U.S.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Support Technician to join their dynamic Michigan Roadway Design Team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential technical design and CADD support, ensuring that all designs meet industry standards and client expectations. Your expertise will directly contribute to impactful projects in transportation and infrastructure, where precision and quality are paramount. This innovative firm values collaboration and offers a flexible workplace model, alongside a comprehensive benefits package to support your professional growth and well-being. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in drafting and design support.
• Proficient in CADD software with a focus on precision.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and CADD support for projects.
• Generate accurate design phase deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve design discrepancies.

Skills

CADD Software

Technical Writing

Geometric Dimensioning

Interpersonal Communication

Mathematical Computations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Senior Design Support Technician for our Detroit, MI or Lansing, MI offices. Be involved in projects with our Michigan Roadway Design Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides technical design and CADD support to engineers and project managers to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Responsibilities involve generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of moderate- to larger-scale, scope, and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists. 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

• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope.
• Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
• Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating or resolving any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer.
• Monitor drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
• Provide guidance and training to design support staff.
• Experience working on Michigan Department of Transportation projects is preferred.
• 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.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Experience with the most recent version of OpenRoads Designer
• Well-defined knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Defined ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Highly proficient 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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?

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.

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Employment type

• Employment type

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