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WSP USA Senior CADD Technician - Transportation/Bridges in Tampa, Florida
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior CADD Technician for our Florida Bridge Group in our Tampa, FL office!
This position can also sit out of our Orlando, FL or Miami, FL offices.
This Opportunity
Provides CADD support to engineers and project managers for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Responsibilities involve generating CADD plans on various assigned projects of moderate- to larger-scale, scope, and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise deliverables including reports, plans, models, sections, and details. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
Your Impact
Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting activities for single, multi-phase, or multi-site project work.
Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope.
Follows standard practices to provide technical detailing assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting Support activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district.
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
Monitor drafting plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more intricate and involved engineering issues on projects, or to modify existing plans in accordance with project standards and specifications.
Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting support review.
Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting support staff.
Remain current in latest drafting support knowledge, techniques, and practices.
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.
Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting support experience.
Well-defined knowledge of drafting support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
Well-defined knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Defined 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.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Highly proficient 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 extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
FDOT bridge plans production experience
Proficient with Microstation/Open Bridge Modeler
Proficient with AutoCAD Proficient with ProjectWise
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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.
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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.