Senior CADD Technician - Roadway Design

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior CADD Technician for our Georgia Roadway Design Group in our Atlanta, GA office! 

This Opportunity 

Provides CADD support to engineers and project managers for transportation, infrastructure business line. Responsibilities involve generating CADD plans on various assigned projects of moderate- to larger-scale, scope, and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise deliverables including reports, plans, models, sections, and details. 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. 

Your Impact 

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, roadway concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting activities for single, multi-phase, or multi-site project work.     

• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software specifically OpenRoads and InRoads and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of moderate complexity and/or scope. 

• Follows standard practices to provide technical detailing assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning and tolerances.  

• Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only Drafting Support resource on a project or assist in overseeing Drafting Support activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district.  

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. 

• Assure plans adhere to city, county, Georgia DOT and federal regulations. 

• Monitor drafting plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. 

• Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks. 

• Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more intricate and involved engineering issues on projects, or to modify existing plans in accordance with project standards and specifications. 

• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting support review. 

• Provide guidance and training to entry-level drafting support staff. 

• Remain current in latest drafting support knowledge, techniques, and practices. 

• 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. 

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma. 

• Minimum of 9 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting support experience. 

• Well-defined knowledge of drafting support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques. 

• Well-defined knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. 

• Defined ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations. 

• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. 

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. 

• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. 

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform