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CAD Designer, Cable Containment, Rail and Transit Join to apply for the CAD Designer, Cable Containment, Rail and Transit role at WSP in Canada The Opportunity WSP is seeking a CAD Designer to join our Rail & Transit Team in Toronto. You will work collaboratively with 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, define processes, and execute plans across multiple projects. Management will support you in developing work plans to become a strong leader in the consulting environment. Why choose WSP? We value and are committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our Flexible Work Policy supports balance in work and personal life. We are a proud Canadian success story and showcase what Canada has to offer. We enhance the environment, highways, buildings, and terrain across Canada. Outstanding career opportunities with growth and new ideas. A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with good people doing important work. What You Can Expect To Do Here Design ductbanks and cabling infrastructure in accordance with quality objectives, regulations, laws, and standards (e.g., Metrolinx, CN, CP, AREMA). Conduit modeling and design for security systems, including CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, SCADA systems, lighting, switches, switch heaters, mainline duct banks, wayside signals, axle counters, and more. Generate contractual deliverables from the model for client submission. Support the design team, other disciplines, and construction during build and commissioning. Review and interpret existing conditions, drawings, and specifications. Identify and manage design changes where relevant. Prepare all drawings in strict accordance with CADD requirements and as directed by design engineers/architects. Perform alternative analysis and value engineering to establish efficiency, maintainability, and lowest lifecycle costs. Participate in interdisciplinary communications to coordinate drawings, specifications, and reports. Perform detailed quality and technical checks of design inputs and documentation. Inspect construction work, materials, and methods. Produce engineering design packages ready for final checking and review. Liaise with team members, clients, and coconsultants, and attend meetings to provide updates on progress and deliverables. Apply a cando entrepreneurial attitude to problem solving and client engagement. Core Qualifications A postsecondary 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 and selfchecking skills. An innovative thinker capable of challenging existing practices. Ability to switch between tasks and assignments as required. Excellent teamwork skills in complex and changing environments. 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. Proficiency in 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 for consistency and professionalism. Experience in control and registration of drawings with multiple versions. Familiarity with TTC/Metrolinx CADD standards and required drawing production. Critical attention to specifications, details, and project deadlines. Desirable Qualifications Proven leadership and management skills. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and across business units with little or no supervision. Adaptability to changes in direction and priorities in a deadlineoriented environment. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio). Excellent interpersonal soft skills, including communication, presentation, leadership, and report writing. Experience in a consulting engineering environment is an asset. About Us WSP is one of the worlds largest professional services firms, dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of cities and environments. We have more than 65,000 members worldwide and, in Canada, over 12,000 people working across all sectorsfrom environmental sanitation to transportation planning and sustainable infrastructure. We place high value on our employees and our reputation. We operate locally with an international footprint. We focus on the future and challenge the status quo. We promote collaboration in everything we do. We support a culture of autonomy and empowerment. Health & safety are essential to WSP. All candidates must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and the clients HSE policies when applicable. WSP welcomes and encourages people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process. WSP adheres to equal employment opportunity principles. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For additional information, please read the full policy. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Contract Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Professional Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WSP in Canada by 2x. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 16 hours ago #J-18808-Ljbffr