Design Technician

**SUMMERSIDE
**The Opportunity**:
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate CAD Designer/Technician to join our Summerside, PEI team. Reporting to the Manager, this position will be responsible for the preparation of CAD drawings using both AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The type of projects includes a variety of structural and municipal infrastructure projects, such as buildings, bridges, site developments, road reconstructions, and sewer and watermains.

**Why WSP?**
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **Inclusion **and **Belonging**:

- Our **Flexible Work Policy **- we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- Our **Hybrid Work Policy**:

- a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- A **Canadian **success story - we're **proud **to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- **Enhance **the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- **Outstanding **career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your **ideas and trying **new **things.
- A phenomenal **collaborative **culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people **who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

**We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.**

**#WeAre **WSP
**A day in the life**:

- Preparing project drawings including conceptual sketches and detailed construction drawings using the standards set out by WSP;
- Working and coordination with design staff;
- Actively participate in the design and provide input to the design team throughout the design process;
- Actively work at improving drafting skills
- Reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with Client drafting standards;
- Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary project team;
- Preparing drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D software;
- Material and quantify take-offs;
- Occasional site visits to examine field conditions, construction progress, structural assessments, as-built conditions, etc.; Mentor and coach junior drafting staff;

**What you'll bring to WSP...**
- Minimum of 5+ years of civil and structural technical experience;
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D;
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines;
- Ability to work well as part of a team or on an individual basis;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills;
- Valid Driver’s license;
- Survey experience an asset;
- Experience on structural, municipal and/or private sector projects an asset, and; Experience in Autodesk Revit an asset.

**Compensation**

Expected Salary (all locations): $53,900 - $91,700

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.