Junior Structural CADD Designer

WSP • Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Structural CADD Designer for
our Houston office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be
a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves
their challenges.

Your Impact
The ideal candidate will have broad-based, hands-on experience in drafting
CADD software including 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 create 3D design and
models.
Eagerness and demonstrated ability to efficiently adapt to changes in
existing software and learn new software.
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 direction
Assist office staff in use of CAD software, including troubleshooting of CAD
issues.
Work 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.

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 [https://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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 2+ years’ experience.
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well 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 and 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD, and/or Bentley MicroStation software(s) to create engineering contract documents (CADD drawings) and create 3D design and models.
• Eagerness and demonstrated ability to efficiently adapt to changes in existing software and learn new software.
• 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 direction
• Assist office staff in use of CAD software, including troubleshooting of CAD issues.
• Work 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED