WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

CAD Designer

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of field-related work experience using AutoCAD, land development and civil design, and/or Civil 3D.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Knowledge of the design of oil and gas pipelines or linear utility systems.
Advanced skills in core technical areas of related software applications.
Ability to prioritize and respond to the needs of multiple projects and managers.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team to execute projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
Strong commitment to CAD standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

Develop design packages associated with linear pipelines for the oil and gas industry, including terminals, as directed by the project engineer.
Follow the appropriate and applicable design and drafting standards.
Prepare engineering plans, profiles, sections, and details for design, tender, construction, and as-built drawing sets for pipelines and associated infrastructure.
Compile and model 3D surfaces representing engineering features such as graded terrain, waterways, wetlands, roads, and railroads.
Prepare conceptual plans and figures for proposals, reports, and presentations.
Work closely with engineering and environmental staff to meet clients' engineering design and drafting needs.
Produce maps from topographic data and survey field notes.
Develop and maintain base files for information used to complete pipeline and facility designs.
Ensure the technical quality of developed designs.
Research and compile publicly available data, including imagery, topography, parcel information, and existing utilities, and convert it into Civil 3D-compatible files.
Review survey data to identify missing or inconsistent information and format survey data according to design and drafting standards.
Contribute to the continual improvement of design and drafting standards when directed by the Group Lead.

Desired Qualifications

A two-year certificate or diploma from an accredited technical school or college in CADD or engineering technology.
Understanding of design criteria and 3D modeling applications.
Ability to develop design packages associated with linear pipelines for the oil and gas industry.
Ability to identify alternative solutions when solving problems.
Ability to compile 3D models of structures, equipment, piping, and terrain.
Ability to work with ArcGIS and other ESRI products, CADWorx, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Map, Raster Design, and AutoCAD Visual Basic for Applications.

This Opportunity

WSP USA Inc. is currently seeking a CAD Designer to work out of our Tampa, FL or Houston, TX office. The candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D. The candidate should be capable of developing engineering drawing sets in coordination with engineers and other designers.

Your Impact

Develop design packages associated with linear pipelines for the Oil and Gas Industry (including Terminals) as directed by the project engineer
Know and follow the appropriate/applicable design/drafting standards
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.
Prepare conceptual plans and figures for proposals, reports and/or presentations
Work closely with various engineering and environmental staff to meet the engineering design and drafting needs of our clients
Know and follow the appropriate/applicable design/drafting standards
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
Ensure technical quality of developed designs.
Contribute to design drafting standards continual improvement effort when directed by Group Lead.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

At least 5 years field‐related work experience using AutoCAD, Land Development and Civil Design, and/or Civil 3D.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Knowledge in the design of Oil and Gas pipelines or linear utility systems
Advanced skills in core technical areas of related software applications
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
Independent with strong oral and written communication skills
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

Preferred Qualifications:

Two-year Certificate or Diploma from an accredited technical school or college in CADD/Engineering Technology
Understanding of design criteria and 3D modelling applications
Ability to develop design packages associated with linear pipelines for the Oil and Gas Industry
Good problem solver with ability to identify alternative solutions
Ability to Compile 3D models of structures, equipment, piping, and terrain
Ability to work 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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