CAD Designer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a CAD Designer for our Tampa, FL office. Be involved in projects with our Pipeline Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. The ideal candidate will be capable of developing engineering drawing sets in collaboration with engineers and other designers.

Your Impact

• Prepare conceptual plans and figures for proposals, reports and/or presentations.

• Work closely with various engineering and environmental staff to develop design packages associated with linear pipelines for the Oil and Gas Industry (including Terminals)

• Follow the appropriate/applicable design/drafting standards, as provided by manager.

• Produce maps from topographic data and survey field notes.

• Develop and maintain base files for information used to complete pipeline and facility designs.

• Ensure technical quality of developed designs.

• Research and compile publicly available data (imagery, topography, parcel, existing utilities, etc.) and convert into Civil 3D CAD compatible files.

• Review Survey data to identify missing information or inconsistent data. Format survey data in accordance with provided design/drafting standards.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• 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.

• 0-2 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.

• Familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Ability to prioritize and respond to the needs of multiple projects and managers.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

• Collaborate as a valued member of a multi-disciplinary team to execute projects that meet or exceed client expectations.

• Strong sense and commitment to CAD standards and procedures

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.

• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

• 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.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year Certificate or Diploma from an accredited technical school or college in CADD/Engineering Technology

• Prepare engineering plans, profiles, sections and details for design, tender, construction and as-built drawing sets for pipelines and associated infrastructure as directed by the project engineer.

• Compile and/or Model 3D surfaces representing various engineering features such as graded terrain, waterways, wetlands, roads, railroads, etc.

• Understanding of design criteria and 3D modelling applications

• Knowledge in the design of Oil and Gas pipelines or linear utility systems

• Good problem solver with ability to identify alternative solutions.

• Ability to Compile 3D models of structures, equipment, piping, and terrain.

• Familiar with some or all the following software: ArcGIS and other ESRI products, CAD Worx, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Map, Raster Design, AutoCAD Visual Basic for Applications

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