WSP

Senior CADD Technician

WSP$89K — $118K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of CAD drafting and design experience in transportation, electrical, municipal, or related fields.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with Vehicle Tracking is a plus.
  • Familiarity with City of Calgary design standards and municipal drafting conventions.
  • Solid understanding of Alberta transportation design practices.
  • Proven ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
  • Experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
  • Strong attention to detail, quality, and the ability to take on leadership roles.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed CAD drawings compliant with Civil 3D and City of Calgary Standards.
  • Prepare plans for surface grading, underground utilities, pond design, and stormwater management.
  • Interpret engineering markups and specifications to create clear technical drawings.
  • Collaborate with various project stakeholders to produce coordinated design packages.
  • Apply local and provincial design guidelines to ensure compliance across project work.
  • Support quality control by reviewing drawings and updating designs throughout project lifecycles.
  • Act as a team lead for larger projects, mentoring intermediate and junior technicians.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of specialists.
  • Opportunity to impact community development and infrastructure.
  • Engagement in meaningful transportation and municipal projects.
  • Potential for professional growth and advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - This is your opportunity to support complex Alberta, helping shape how communities move, connect, and grow throughout the Calgary region and beyond. Based in WSP's Calgary office, you will be embedded in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside designers, engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.

As a Civil CAD Technologist, you will apply your advanced design and drafting experience to deliver high-quality technical drawings and design that support Subdivision, Development Site Servicing, and Transportation design package across urban and regional projects.

Your Impact
  • Develop detailed CAD drawings using Civil 3D and City of Calgary Design Standards for Civil Engineering, Municipal and Land Development projects.
  • Advanced Corridor and Grading experience based on City of Calgary design standards.
  • Prepare accurate plans for Surface grading, Underground utilities, Pond design, Stormwater Design, Block Profiles, etc. in Alberta municipalities.
  • Interpret engineering markups, design criteria, and standards to produce clear, constructible technical drawings.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to integrate multidisciplinary inputs into coordinated design packages.
  • Apply City of Calgary standards, Alberta Transportation requirements, MMCD, and TAC guidelines to ensure code-compliant deliverables.
  • Support quality control processes, including drawing checks, revisions, and design updates throughout project lifecycles.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCADCivil 3D (Vehicle Tracking considered an asset).
  • 8+ years of CAD drafting and design experience within transportation, electrical, municipal, or related infrastructure environments.
  • Working knowledge of City of Calgary design standards and specifications, municipal drafting standards, and Alberta transportation design practices.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and field data accurately.
  • Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Advanced understanding of Surface grading, Underground utilities, Pond design, Stormwater Design, Block Profiles, and City of Calgary design guidelines.
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail, quality, and collaboration. As well as the ability to act as a team lead on larger scale projects with intermediate to junior level technicians working under you.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

Disclosure:
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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you're driven by purpose and impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful transportation and municipal infrastructure projects across Calgary and Alberta. Apply today and take the next step in shaping communities and transportation networks for generations to come.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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