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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

CAD Technician Geotechnical

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum diploma in a relevant discipline related to drafting services using AutoCAD.
  • A minimum of 3–6 years of relevant work experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Ability to develop plans, sections, and details from engineers’ basic sketches into complete working drawings.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2023 or later, including X-Refs, Lisp, blocks, layers, Model Space, Paper Space, viewports, pen setting files, and AutoCAD utilities.
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Reference Manager and understanding of AutoCAD customization, including loading WSP Standard Menus and settings and ensuring PCs are configured uniformly.
  • Good working knowledge of the relevant discipline.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Familiarity with working in a LAN environment.
  • Working knowledge of BIM software packages.
  • Geotechnical engineering drafting experience.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D and 3D and Civil 3D.
  • Capability in client relationships, collaboration and teamwork, technical delivery, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic CAD and BIM design tasks as directed by the Engineer.
  • Complete drafting for a particular discipline.
  • Coordinate and support CAD technicians with workload, detailing practices, and work procedures.
  • Create and edit drawings and sketches in compliance with WSP Swedish CAD Standards, detailing practices, and agreed timescales.
  • Complete CAD tasks received from Engineers and the CAD Coordinator.
  • Coordinate and support the Global Complementary Centres CAD team.
  • Generate sections, schedules, and schematics from general arrangement drawings.
  • Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to the line manager.
  • Embed health and safety into work practices in line with company policies.
  • Attend team and project meetings as required.
  • Support the company’s approach to sustainability.
  • Identify improvements where possible to enhance service to clients.
  • Lead by example and ensure quality management system compliance across the team.
  • Complete accurate timesheets by the set deadline.
  • Provide feedback on all business development opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with MicroStation, GIS, Indium, Chaos Desktop, ProjectWise, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
  • Ability to incorporate feedback from internal and external clients.
  • Accuracy of work and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Achievement of individual business objectives.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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