Senior Specialist, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural CADD Technician

WSP • Portland, OR

12d • $73,000 - $128,000

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Specialist, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural CADD Technician for our National Maritime Practice Group. This position can be based out of the following offices: Portland-OR, Raleigh-NC, Houston-TX, Tampa-FL. Provides technical design and Civil/Structural drafting support for the development, design, and/or construction of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects in the public and private sector; these facilities may include piers, wharves, port and upland marine terminals, seawalls/bulkheads, dry docks, marinas and other nearshore/offshore facilities. Ensures delivery of work products at a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Your Impact Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assignments for phased design submittals. Generate CADD drawings, sketches and renderings, on assigned projects, of various scale and/or complexity. Use CADD, and/or similar software, to resolve design details or discrepancies, in close partnership with staff engineers. Support accurate and concise design phase deliverables including: reports, civil and structural plans, models, sections, details, and material lists. Keep up-to-date in technical knowledge of current and emerging practices for drafting. Collect and compile data from various sources including: site surveys, historical documents, technical drawings, rough sketches, verbal and or written instructions, and other data matrices to support drafting and design activities. Aid staff engineers on various technical design tasks, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring designs meet required standard specifications. Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including other technicians with specializations in: geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architectural drafting. Assure deliverables adhere to city code, state and federal regulations. Maintain track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Show ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• 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.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical 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.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Capable critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree, or other industry certification, in closely related fields.
• Experience with REVIT.
• Ability to generate drawings, sketches and renderings, on assigned projects, of various scale and/or complexity.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Experience with MicroStation
• Experience with OpenRoads
• Experience with AutoDesk ReCap or Autoturn
• Experience with drafting for ports and marine structures (including rehabilitation and new design)

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assignments for phased design submittals.
• Generate CADD drawings, sketches and renderings, on assigned projects, of various scale and/or complexity.
• Use CADD, and/or similar software, to resolve design details or discrepancies, in close partnership with staff engineers.
• Support accurate and concise design phase deliverables including: reports, civil and structural plans, models, sections, details, and material lists.
• Keep up-to-date in technical knowledge of current and emerging practices for drafting.
• Collect and compile data from various sources including: site surveys, historical documents, technical drawings, rough sketches, verbal and or written instructions, and other data matrices to support drafting and design activities.
• Aid staff engineers on various technical design tasks, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring designs meet required standard specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including other technicians with specializations in: geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architectural drafting.
• Assure deliverables adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Show ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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