CAD Designer, Cable Containment, Rail and Transit

CAD Designer, Cable Containment, Rail and Transit

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WSP is seeking a 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.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday. We’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

What You Can Expect To Do Here

• Designing ductbanks and cabling infrastructure in accordance with the quality objectives and regulations, laws and standards; (ex. Metrolinx, CN, CP and AREMA)
• Conduit modeling and design for Security Systems including and not limited to CCTV, Intrusion Detection and Access Control. Support control system design of SCADA systems, as well as lighting, Switches, Switch heaters, mainline duct bank, wayside signals, axle counters and so much 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 the established CADD requirements and as directed by the design engineer(s) and architect(s)
• Perform alternative analysis and value engineering to establish efficiency, maintainability, and lowest lifecycle costs of design concept selected
• Participate in interdisciplinary communications to establish and provide information required from/to other disciplines to produce a coordinated set of drawings, specifications and/or reports for each deliverable
• Perform detailed quality and technical checks of design inputs and documentation to be submitted
• Perform all other assigned or required duties
• Inspecting the work, materials, means, and methods used in construction
• Produce engineering design packages ready for final checking and review in line with group practices and project requirements
• Liaise with team members, clients, and co-consultants, and attend meetings and workshops to provide updates on project progress and deliverables, as well as present design ideas/ concepts.
• Take and apply a can‑do entrepreneurial attitude to all aspects of problem solving, clients, and career

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 required
• An 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
• Possess high standards of professional and personal ethics and integrity
• Strong capacity for teamwork and interpersonal/social 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 the use of 2D & 3D drafting tools for layout and design e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit
• Proven track record in the creation and formatting of CADD drawings to ensure a consistent and professional appearance
• Experience in the control and registration of drawings with multiple versions
• Familiar with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards and experienced in the production of required drawings
• Critical attention to specifications details and project deadlines

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills
• Ability to work successfully in multi‑disciplinary teams and across different business units in a matrix organization with little to no supervision
• Adapt well to changes in direction and priorities in a project and deadline‑oriented environment
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Excellent interpersonal soft skills including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing proficiency with a strong desire and ability to collaborate in problem solving in an integrated team environment
• Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s largest professional services networks. Our mission is to help ensure the long‑term sustainability of our cities and environments.

Our team counts more than 65,000 members worldwide. In Canada alone, we have over 12,000 people working across all fields; from environmental health to urban planning, from iconic building engineering to the delivery of sustainable transportation networks. We find new ways to extract essential resources and develop renewable energy sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We place high value on our employees and our reputation.
• We operate locally but with an international reach.
• We are future‑oriented and constantly challenging the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in all that we do.
• We support a culture of autonomy and empowerment.

WSP welcomes and encourages people of all abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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