Drafter

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Drafter for our Boise, office. The following locations will also be considered:
Boise,  involved in projects with our Power Delivery Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Tasks may include generating CADD designs on various assigned aspects of projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, technical memoranda, design manuals, plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists.

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, supporting, and coordinating the following:

• Develop innovative client-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative.
• Encourage growth, engagement, and accountability among team members.
• Work in a team environment to solve and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Develop working knowledge of Client/Power CAD Standards and Compliance.
• Adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedure requiring upmost personal accountability to enhance the project team’s success.
• Maintain a high level of drafting quality and efficiency in alignment with project scope and budget.
• Develop an understanding in both AutoCAD and Micro Station to support project requirements, which include:
• Vicinity Maps
• Structure List
• Plan and Profiles
• Phasing Drawings
• Foundation Drawings
• Structure Assembly Drawings
• Permit and Crossing Drawings
• Load and Design Drawings
• Through drafting assignments and project work, seek to gain a transmission line understanding beyond just the redline mark-ups.
• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities as needed.
• 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.

• High School Diploma.
• 0-2 years’ experience.
• General awareness of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
• General awareness of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency 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.

• Associates degree or 1-year certificate in drafting (or equivalent technical degree)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• AutoCAD  experience.

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…