CAD Designer, Cable Containment, Rail and Transit

Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking CAD Designer to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will work collaboratively with a team of Engineers and Specialists to build detailed design and drawing packages with a strong focus on Cable Containment Design for various railway and transit projects. You will establish and confirm design concepts to meet identified criteria and requirements. As a member of the Rail Systems Engineering team, you will be given the opportunity to define processes and execute plans across multiple projects. Management will support the candidate in developing work plans to become a strong leader in the consulting environment.

What you can expect to do here

• Designing ductbanks and cabling infrastructure in accordance with quality objectives and regulations, laws and standards (e.g., Metrolinx, CN, CP and AREMA)
• Conduit modeling and design for Security Systems including CCTV, Intrusion Detection and Access Control. Support control system design of SCADA systems, as well as lighting, switches, mainline duct bank, wayside signals, axle counters and more
• Generate contractual deliverables from the model for submission to the client
• Support design team, other disciplines and construction during build and commissioning
• Review and interpret existing conditions, drawings, specifications
• Identify and manage design changes where relevant
• Prepare all drawings in strict accordance with established CADD requirements and as directed by the design engineers and architects
• Perform alternative analysis and value engineering to establish efficiency, maintainability, and lowest lifecycle costs
• Participate in interdisciplinary communications to coordinate drawings, specifications and/or reports
• Perform detailed quality and technical checks of design inputs and documentation
• Inspecting the work, materials, means, and methods used in construction
• Produce engineering design packages ready for final checking and review
• Liaise with team members, clients, and co-consultants; attend meetings to provide updates and present design ideas/concepts
• Adopt a can-do entrepreneurial attitude to problem solving, clients, and career

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Core Qualifications

• A post-secondary engineering diploma or degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail with self-checking skills
• Innovative thinker capable of challenging existing practices to arrive at effective solutions
• Ability to switch between tasks and assignments as required
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments
• High standards of professional and personal ethics and integrity
• Strong capacity for teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Technical Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a CADD Operator/Designer in transit projects
• Experience in relevant rail transit communications technology and standards, and railway networking
• Proficient in 2D & 3D drafting tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit)
• Proven track record in creating and formatting CADD drawings with a professional appearance
• Experience in control and registration of drawings with multiple versions
• Familiar with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards; experienced in producing required drawings
• Attention to specifications details and project deadlines

• Desirable Qualifications

• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix organization with little supervision
• Adaptability to changes in direction and priorities
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and report writing skills with ability to collaborate
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset

About Us

WSP est l’une des plus importantes firmes de services professionnels à travers le monde. Our team includes over 65,000 globally and more than 12,000 in Canada. We value our employees, collaborate locally and internationally, and focus on the future with autonomy and accountability.

Health, safety and environment (SSE) policies apply; accommodations available upon request. WSP is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CVs from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Please read the full policy for details.

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