THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is seeking CAD Designer to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will work collaboratively with a team of Engineers and Specialists to build detailed design and drawing packages with a strong focus on Cable Containment Design for various railway and transit projects. You will establish and confirm design concepts to meet identified criteria and requirements. As a member of the Rail Systems Engineering team, you will be given the opportunity to define processes and execute plans across multiple projects. Management will support the candidate in developing work plans to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary engineering diploma or degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail with self-checking skills required
• An innovative thinker capable of challenging existing practices to arrive at effective solutions
• Ability to switch between tasks and assignments as required
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments
• Possess high standards of professional and personal ethics and integrity
• Strong capacity for teamwork and interpersonal/ social skills

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a CADD Operator/Designer in transit projects
• Experience in relevant rail transit communications technology and standards, and railway networking
• Proficient in the use of 2D & 3D drafting tools for layout and design e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit
• Proven track record in the creation and formatting of CADD drawings to ensure a consistent and professional appearance
• Experience in the control and registration of drawings with multiple versions
• Familiar with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards and experienced in the production of required drawings
• Critical attention to specifications details and project deadlines

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven leadership and management skills
• Ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision
• Adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a project and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Excellent interpersonal soft skills including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset.
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• Nous œuvrons localement, mais avec une envergure internationale.
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• Nous favorisons la collaboration dans tout ce que nous faisons.
• Nous soutenons une culture d’autonomie et de responsabilisation.

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• Prepare all drawings in strict accordance with the established CADD requirements and as directed by the design engineer(s) and architect(s)
• Perform alternative analysis and value engineering to establish efficiency, maintainability, and lowest lifecycle costs of design concept selected
• Participate in interdisciplinary communications to establish and provide information required from/to other disciplines to produce a coordinated set of drawings, specifications and/or reports for each deliverable
• Perform detailed quality and technical checks of design inputs and documentation to be submitted
• Perform all other assigned or required duties
• Inspecting the work, materials, means, and methods used in construction
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• Liaise with team members, clients, and co-consultants, and attend meetings and workshops to provide updates on project progress and deliverables, as well as present design ideas/ concepts.Take and apply a can-do entrepreneurial attitude to all aspects of problem solving, clients, and career