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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil & Earthworks Drafter I for our US Mine Waste Civil Design and Drafting Team for our Lakewood, CO office. Participate in projects with our Mining group and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to achieving client objectives and addressing their challenges. #GlobalMining
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 utilized in mining, planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Tasks may include developing skills with CADD design on projects. Generates accurate and concise deliverables regarding assigned aspects of the project. Responsibilities are carried out with precision and diligence, consistently meeting or surpassing established industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
Your Impact

• Create, modify and develop drawing packages (plans, profiles, sections, and details, etc.) primarily in civil design; including complex earthworks, mining (tailings, heap leach pad, waste rock stockpile design, reclamation), stormwater and surface-water controls, groundwater science, landfill design and remediation, and civil infrastructure in the power sector and water treatment facilities, as directed by the Team Leader, team members, and/or project engineer(s).
• Ensure quality assurance in drafting and design plans by adhering to company CADD standards, proper filing protocols, and established workflows across the entirety of the project scope.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities for single, multi-phase, or multi-site project work.
• Under general supervision, use Autodesk Civil 3d to assist with basic design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision.
• Provide technical drafting and design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications.
• Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• 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, prioritizing the use of advanced and efficient tools and workflows within these platforms. Key competencies include working with external references, annotative objects, sheet sets, surfaces, alignments, profiles, COGO points, data shortcuts, and other related functions.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of drafting and design support principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of applicable codes, regulations, compliance standards, and documentation protocols.
• Strong abilities in research and evaluation, combined with a keen analytical approach.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication abilities, effectively conveying ideas in a clear and professional manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates strong self-leadership, attention to detail, a willingness to learn new skills, ability to multitask, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in working autonomously while adhering to supervisory guidance, and effectively collaborates as a team member to achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrated competence in technical writing, office automation, software applications, technological concepts, mathematical principles, spreadsheet management, and relevant tools.
  Consistently maintain workplace safety and follow WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Willingness to adapt to project schedules, which could sometimes require working outside the standard workweek.
• Travel may be necessary at times, contingent upon the requirements of individual projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 Salary (Colorado only): $47,700 - $67,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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