Civil-Site Designer

WSP • Meridian, ID

11h • $34 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Civil-Site Designer for its Civil/Structural/Architectural Department in its Meridian, Idaho; Overland Park, Kansas; or Austin, Texas offices. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the designer will create site development drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

The role includes drafting and design work on heavy industrial, federal, and substation projects, including civil-site development 3D modeling, design, and detailing. Most projects are in the United States, with some opportunities to work on international projects. With experience, the designer will perform site plans, grading, stormwater management systems and detention basins, wastewater management systems and infiltration fields, and erosion control design. Opportunities may include field visits, contractor coordination, and interaction with permitting officials.

The position offers a hybrid workplace, combining work from home with a team-oriented office environment. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs. The expected hourly compensation range is $33.97–$44.28 for this position within Colorado; the company notes that actual compensation may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 7 years of relevant post-education experience in the discipline, including prior drafting and design support experience.
• Strong command of English, with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Civil site development design project experience in any industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation OpenRoads (InRoads), including modeling an existing surface from survey data; modeling proposed grading using feature lines and/or grading tools; modeling road designs using alignments and/or corridors; and designing vehicle access from public roads to proposed improvements using AutoTurn or Autodesk Vehicle Tracking.
• Site development experience, including the ability to create grading plans and details, design erosion control and retaining walls, and work with site survey coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of industry-standard stormwater pipe, wastewater pipe, concrete, and rebar detailing practices.

Responsibilities

• Create site development drawing packages using AutoCAD and MicroStation under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Draft and design civil-site development work for heavy industrial, federal, and substation projects, including 3D modeling, design, and detailing.
• With experience, perform site plans and grading design.
• With experience, design stormwater management piped systems and detention basins.
• With experience, design wastewater management piped systems and infiltration fields.
• With experience, perform erosion control design.
• Potentially participate in field visits, coordinate with contractors, and interface with permitting officials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED