Civil & Earthworks Junior Designer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Civil & Earthworks Jr Designer for our US Mine Waste Civil Design and Drafting Team for our Reno, NV office. Participate in projects with our Mining group and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to achieving client objectives and addressing their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in projects with our Mining group and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to achieving client objectives and addressing their challenges.
• Work independently or under general to minimal supervision to provide technical design and CADD support on projects.
• Develop skills with CADD design on projects.
• Generate accurate and concise deliverables regarding assigned aspects of the project.
• Carry out assigned project design work as part of an integral team adhering to company, technical and commercial standards.
• Manage production of multiple drawings and multiple projects at the same time; using good judgment to identify alternatives to assist in the resolution of design problems; taking limited information from the engineers and creating high level design packages; and manage time efficiently which includes planning, organizing, prioritizing, and following through on a variety of tasks to meet deadlines.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associates degree from accredited Technical School or College in CADD/Engineering technology, or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 or newer, prioritizing the use of advanced and efficient tools and workflows within these platforms.
• Key competencies include working with external references, annotative objects, sheet sets.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3d 2024 or newer, with knowledge of surfaces, alignments, profiles, COGO points, data shortcuts, and other related functions, is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication abilities, effectively, both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in working both autonomously and on teams while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborate as a team member to achieve organizational goals.
• Willingness to adapt to project schedules, which could sometimes require working outside the standard workweek, to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Active focus on health and safety for themselves and others.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from accredited Technical School or College in CADD/Engineering technology, or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 or newer, prioritizing the use of advanced and efficient tools and workflows within these platforms.
• Key competencies include working with external references, annotative objects, sheet sets.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3d 2024 or newer, with knowledge of surfaces, alignments, profiles, COGO points, data shortcuts, and other related functions, is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication abilities, effectively, both verbally and in writing, conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in working both autonomously and on teams while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborate as a team member to achieve organizational goals.
• Willingness to adapt to project schedules, which could sometimes require working outside the standard workweek, to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Active focus on health and safety for themselves and others.

Skills

• Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 or newer
• Autodesk Civil 3d 2024 or newer
• Strong drafting and design support principles
• Effective communication skills
• Self-leadership and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions
• Adaptability to project schedules
• Health and safety awareness

Benefits

At WSP, we provide a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings programs to ensure health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Employees are also afforded a flexible and agile workplace model.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project needs.

Contact

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes 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.