Senior Cad Technician, Municipal Engineering

DARTMOUTH The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking a Senior CAD Designer/Drafter to join our Municipal Engineering group, located in Atlantic Canada. Reporting to the Manager, this position will be responsible for the preparation of CAD drawings using both AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The type of projects include a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, such as site developments, road reconstructions, sewer and watermains, pumps and piping layouts, and process drawings.
Why WSP?

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAre WSP
A day in the life:

• Occasional site verifications to examine field conditions, drainage and erosion control needs, as-built conditions, etc.;
• Underground utility coordination;
• Actively work at improving drafting skills
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary project team;
• Working and coordination with design staff;
• Creating base plans from topographical survey information;
• Reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with Client drafting standards;
• Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process;
• Preparing drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D software (pipe networks, profiles, alignments, assemblies & sub-assemblies, 3D Feature Lines and Grading Groups);
• Preparing project drawings including conceptual sketches and detailed construction drawings using the standards set out by WSP
• Material and quantify take-offs;
• Contribute to RFP, Bid and Proposal documents; and
• Mentor and coach junior drafting staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills;
• Valid Driver’s license;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Experience in Autodesk Revit an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D;
• Experience on municipal and/or private sector projects an asset, and;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines;
• Minimum of 5+ years of civil designing experience;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis;
• Survey experience an asset;

About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• We value our people and our reputation
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We foster collaboration in everything we do

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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