WSP

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Assistant Technician, Design Support

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Job Summary

Provide technical design and 3D CADD support on transportation, infrastructure, planning, and technical services projects. Assist with collecting and analyzing site and design data, preparing precise drawings and design deliverables, and supporting verification of calculations, design changes, and contract plans. Work with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with codes and regulations, prepare design versions for engineer review, and complete assigned training.

Location: Buffalo

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing site and design data to support drafting and design activities.
•Use 3D CADD to prepare drawings and basic design details requiring high precision.
•Provide basic technical design assistance using geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and quantity calculations, aligned to design standards.
•Verify calculations, assist with design change orders and interpretation of contract plans/specifications, and escalate technical issues as needed.
•Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work, ensure compliance with codes/regulations, prepare design versions for engineer review, and complete assigned training.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

•High school diploma.
•Minimum of 3 years of relevant post-education experience with drafting and design support experience.
•Familiarity with drafting/design support principles, practices, and methods.
•Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
•Strong research and evaluation skills with an analytical mindset.

Education:High School

Skills:Research skillsAnalytical mindsetCommunicationAttention to detailSelf-leadership

Tech Stack:3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)CADDTechnical writingSpreadsheetsOffice automation

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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