Junior CAD Technician
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 0 to 2 years of experience in AutoCAD drafting and design within engineering or infrastructure environments.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Design What Comes Next
Join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team in Edmonton and help bring communities to life through innovative design and drafting solutions. As a Junior CAD Technician, you will collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and project teams to support projects from concept through construction, contributing to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal infrastructure developments that shape the places where people live, work, and connect.
Your Impact
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $57,500 - $76,200
MB & ON: $52,500 - $72,300
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $52,000 - $69,000
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 Launch Your Design Career?
Bring your technical skills, curiosity, and passion for community-building projects to a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact from day one. Join WSP and help shape the infrastructure and communities of tomorrow while building a rewarding career with limitless opportunities for growth and development.
About Us
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 .
What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Design What Comes Next
Join our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team in Edmonton and help bring communities to life through innovative design and drafting solutions. As a Junior CAD Technician, you will collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and project teams to support projects from concept through construction, contributing to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal infrastructure developments that shape the places where people live, work, and connect.
Your Impact
- Create high-quality engineering drawings and design deliverables using AutoCAD Civil 3D across a variety of land development and municipal infrastructure projects.
- Support project teams through all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design through detailed design and construction documentation.
- Assist in the development of subdivision layouts, roadway designs, grading plans, and municipal servicing projects.
- Contribute to earthworks modelling and design solutions that support sustainable and efficient community development.
- Apply drafting standards and quality procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and project excellence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to solve technical challenges and deliver client-focused outcomes.
- Support the successful delivery of projects that enhance transportation networks, municipal services, and community infrastructure.
- Build your technical expertise and professional development within a team committed to mentorship and continuous learning.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting, or a related discipline.
- 0 to 2 years of experience in AutoCAD drafting and design within engineering or infrastructure environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience supporting land development, municipal infrastructure, or roadway projects is considered an asset.
- Field experience supporting engineering or construction projects is considered an asset.
- Eligibility for registration, or registration in good standing, with ASET.
- Strong understanding of engineering drafting principles, standards, and quality requirements.
- Ability to manage priorities effectively while working independently and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $57,500 - $76,200
MB & ON: $52,500 - $72,300
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $52,000 - $69,000
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 Launch Your Design Career?
Bring your technical skills, curiosity, and passion for community-building projects to a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact from day one. Join WSP and help shape the infrastructure and communities of tomorrow while building a rewarding career with limitless opportunities for growth and development.
About Us
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 .
More about this job
Responsibilities
Create engineering drawings and design deliverables in AutoCAD Civil 3D for land development and municipal infrastructure projects, including subdivisions, roadways, grading, and municipal servicing. Support project delivery from conceptual design through construction documentation, applying drafting and quality standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting, or a related discipline is required, along with 0–2 years of AutoCAD drafting and design experience and demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Knowledge of drafting standards is required; experience in land development, municipal or roadway projects, fieldwork, and eligibility for or registration with ASET are listed as assets or qualifications.
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Engineering Drafting
- Land Development Design
- Municipal Infrastructure Design
- Roadway Design
- Subdivision Layouts
- Grading Plans
- Earthworks Modeling
- Construction Documentation
- Engineering Drawing Standards
- Quality Control
- Project Delivery
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Priority Management
- Field Support
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Art & Design
Keywords
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Engineering Design and Drafting
- Land Development
- Municipal Engineering
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Engineering Drawings
- Drafting
- Subdivision Layouts
- Roadway Design
- Grading Plans
- Municipal Servicing
- Earthworks Modeling
- Construction Documentation
- Conceptual Design
- Detailed Design
- Drafting Standards
- Quality Procedures
- Engineering Infrastructure
- Field Experience
- Construction Projects
- ASET Registration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Project Delivery
- Community Development