Junior Structural CADD Designer

Job Description

Job Description: Junior Structural CADD Designer

This Opportunity

WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Junior Structural CADD Designer for our Houston office. Join our dynamic Transportation Team and contribute to projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges within a growing organization.

Your Impact

The ideal candidate will possess broad-based, hands-on experience in drafting CADD software and the ability to execute tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Key elements of the successful candidates’ experience and capabilities shall include:

• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation software(s) to create engineering contract documents (CADD drawings) and develop 3D designs and models.
• Demonstrate eagerness and ability to efficiently adapt to changes in existing software and learn new software applications.
• Accurately read and understand plans, design sketches, and drawings.
• Draft and develop engineering contract documents as directed from engineering mark-ups, sketches, detailed drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Assist office staff in the use of CAD software, including troubleshooting of CAD-related issues.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Adhere to WSP USA Quality Assurance Policies/Procedures, CADD protocol, as well as client standards and requirements.
• 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.
• 2+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Possess research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills for effective and professional interaction with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as collaboratively 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may occasionally extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or some college in a closely related discipline.
• Experience with TXDOT CADD standards.
• Digital Delivery software experience, including Bentley Open Road Modeler, Bentley Open Bridge Modeler, AutoDesk InfraWorks, etc.

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.

Visit www.wsp.com for more information.

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.