Civil-Site Designer

WSP, a leader in the design of infrastructure projects worldwide, is currently seeking a Civil-Site Designer to work in the Civil/Structural/Architectural Department in our Meridian, ID, Overland Park, KS, or Austin, TX offices.

The successful candidate will create site development drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation software under the guidance of experienced staff.

Your Impact The position involves drafting and design opportunities on heavy industrial, federal, and substation projects that include civil-site development 3D modeling, design, and detailing. Most projects occur within the United States with some opportunities to work on international market projects.

Over time, the successful candidate will be able to perform site plans, grading, stormwater management piped systems and detention basins, wastewater management piped systems and infiltration fields, and erosion control design.

Our employees enjoy a hybrid workplace environment. Our hybrid workplace experience means you will be able to work from the comfort of your home, as well as in a team-oriented office environment.

Opportunities for experience can include field visits, coordination with contractors, and interface with permitting officials.

Who You Are Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
• The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with other team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Civil site development design project experience in any industry
• AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation OpenRoads (InRoads) experience including the ability to:
• Model an existing surface from survey data
• Model proposed Grading using feature lines and/or grading tools
• Model road designs using alignments and/or corridors
• Vehicle access design from public roads to proposed improvements with AutoTurn or Autodesk Vehicle Tracking.
• Site development experience, including ability to create grading plans and details, erosion control design, retaining wall design, and site survey coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of industry standard stormwater pipe, wastewater pipe, concrete, and rebar detailing practices.

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

Compensation Expected Hourly: $33.97 - $44.28