The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Design Technologist to join our Municipal Infrastructure team, located at our Kelowna office. Reporting to the CADD Manager, Infrastructure this position will be responsible for designing on various municipal and land development assignments (site and subdivision planning and design, municipal roads, residential developments, storm water management, pipe networks etc.) for projects locally and nationally.
Why choose WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:
Responsibilities will include design and drafting of land development and municipal infrastructure projects and assisting team members with project requirements including but not limited to:
• 3D Design on various land development and municipal infrastructure projects;
• Provide design reviews and supervision and/or training of more junior technical staff;
• Participate in project meetings with contractors, clients/owners and affected stakeholders;
• Take projects from preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs, plans, and project documentation requirements, using primarily Civil 3D, as well as other technical software as needed;
• Coordinate the preparation of documents required for regulatory approvals, prepare construction cost estimates and tender documents/contracts;
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure schedules, budgets and quality control standards are achieved; and
• Other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Registered with or eligible to register with ASTTBC or other technical accreditation body.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience with design of site servicing, land development, transportation, or other relevant project types.
• Experienced with alignments, corridors, surfaces, pipe networks, grading, etc.
• Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
• Understanding of good drafting practices.
• Site inspection experience is required.
• Ability to understand and come quickly up to speed on local development bylaws and regulations.
• Ability to work with various software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project and Power Point).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a busy and close-knit team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Valid class 5 drivers license required
• Vehicle not required but desirable.
Compensation
Salary range (in British Columbia): $61,600 - $84,700
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
