Associate Civil 3D Designer

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a seasoned CAD Designer to join our Earth & Environment team in either the Tacoma or Redmond, WA offices. The ideal applicant should possess extensive experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, particularly in creating drawing sets including civil grading. Candidates are expected to exhibit strong communication skills and the capability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of proficient professionals.

The primary responsibilities include drafting civil designs, focusing on earthworks and drainage conveyance structures.

• Draft civil grading plans with guidance from engineering and design staff.
• Adhere to company and department design standards.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to build an internal network of professionals.
• Address routine problems with established procedures or ample precedent.
• Work under moderate supervision with general work instructions and standardized routines.
• Propose ideas on how to execute work assignments.
• Perform 2D and 3D drafting to develop working and final drawings.
• Provide drafting support to less experienced staff.

We’re looking for someone who can bring a blend of technical skill, communication ability, and a collaborative mindset to our team.

• Associate's degree from an accredited community college or technical institution in computer-aided design or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant post-education experience in Civil Design.
• Proficiency in three-dimensional modeling, especially using Autodesk Civil 3D 2023 or newer.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Experience in plan production and design for civil projects.
• Flexibility in daily duties and level of responsibility, including redlining and leading plan production efforts.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Collaboration within a multi-discipline design team to produce construction drawings efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office products.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation and other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $56,600 – $72,300

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 more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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