CAD Technician - Highways

Responsibilities

• Assisting Senior Technician in technical analysis;
• Analyse ground data and prepare base maps;
• Prepare graphic representations of a parcel of land or a portion of road (plan, profile and section);
• Annotate work to be done (barrier, border, pavement marking, etc.);
• Preparation of a highway, roadway and detour path;
• Plans and profiles, cross sections, typical sections and details
• Temporary or permanent signage design;
• Preparation of an installation slip;
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies / Skills

• The successful candidate is likely to be having 5-15 years’ of highway work experience with consultancy firm or developer, International experience or Global design centre are an asset.
• Must have strong abilities to work with CAD, Microstation and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of InRoads, Openroads, Infraworks and Civil3D will be an asset.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at given time.
• Understanding of Canadian standards and design practices are an asset

Desired Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum of supervision
• Strong organization skills;
• Good written and spoken communication skills and be fluent in English
• Committed team player;
• Cultural awareness

• Diploma in Civil;
• 3-10 years’ working experience on infrastructure projects and detail design of highways and drainage.
• Experience to work in/with other cultures.
• English spoken and written
• French spoken and written a plus

Desirable Skills

• Professional licencing within Canada is an asset;
• Solid understanding of other road design requirements (e.g. drainage / hydraulic design, environmental design / mitigation measure, engineering surveys, geotechnical investigations and design);
• Solid understanding of Ministry of Transportation, Canadian standards and design practices are an asset;
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory environment and experience with approval processes is an asset.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.