Senior CADD Technician

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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 AutoCAD Civil 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.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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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.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.


Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.