Senior Specialist, Ports and Marine Civil​/Structural CADD Technician

Senior Specialist, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural CADD Technician

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Specialist, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural CADD Technician for our National Maritime Practice Group. This position can be based out of Portland-OR, Raleigh-NC, Houston-TX, or Tampa-FL.

Provides technical design and Civil/Structural drafting support for the development, design, and/or construction of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects in the public and private sector; these facilities may include piers, wharves, port and upland marine terminals, seawalls/bulkheads, dry docks, marinas and other nearshore/offshore facilities. Ensures delivery of work products at a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assignments for phased design submittals.
• Generate CADD drawings, sketches and renderings, on assigned projects, of various scale and/or complexity.
• Use CADD, and/or similar software, to resolve design details or discrepancies, in close partnership with staff engineers.
• Support accurate and concise design phase deliverables including reports, civil and structural plans, models, sections, details, and material lists.
• Keep up-to-date in technical knowledge of current and emerging practices for drafting.
• Collect and compile data from various sources including site surveys, historical documents, technical drawings, rough sketches, verbal and/or written instructions, and other data matrices to support drafting and design activities.
• Aid staff engineers on various technical design tasks, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring designs meet required standard specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including other technicians with specializations in geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architectural drafting.
• Assure deliverables adhere to city code, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Show ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of post‑education experience in a relevant discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• Knowledge of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non‑technical audience.
• Competent self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Capable critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding 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.