Description
WSP is currently seeking a Civil & Earthworks Drafter I for our US Mine Waste Civil Design and Drafting Team in our Lakewood, CO office.
In this role, you will work independently or under general to minimal supervision to provide technical design and CADD support on projects. Your work will contribute to the development of designs and specifications utilised in mining, planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines.
Responsibilities:
- Create, modify and develop drawing packages primarily in civil design, including complex earthworks, mining, stormwater and surface-water controls, groundwater science, landfill design and remediation, and civil infrastructure.
- Ensure quality assurance in drafting and design plans by adhering to company CADD standards and established workflows.
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, concepts, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Use Autodesk Civil 3D to assist with basic design details and prepare drawings requiring a high degree of precision.
- Provide technical drafting and design assistance, ensuring construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
- Assist with verifying calculations, design changes, and interpreting contract plans and specifications.
- Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Ensure specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- One year of relevant experience after completing education, along with previous drafting and design support experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD 2024 and Civil 3D 2024 or newer.
- Strong understanding of drafting and design support principles, practices, and techniques.
- Comprehensive understanding of applicable codes, regulations, and compliance standards.
- Strong research and evaluation skills, with a keen analytical approach.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalisation proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $47,700 - $67,200