Design Technician

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The Opportunity

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Step into a role where your technical expertise contributes directly to shaping critical transportation infrastructure across Alberta and beyond. As a Senior Design Technician, Bridges, you will play a key role in delivering impactful bridge projects while developing your capabilities across design, inspection, and construction activities.

Your Impact

• Prepare preliminary, detailed design and as-built drawings for civil infrastructures such as bridges, culverts, and retaining walls supporting high‑quality engineering solutions
• Collaborate with project managers and design engineers to coordinate multidisciplinary efforts
• Assist in producing technical documentation that informs key project decisions
• Possibility to contribute to the development of technical construction specifications aligned with project and regulatory requirements and supporting major inspection programs by gathering and documenting structural performance data
• Contribute to contract administration and construction oversight to ensure successful project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting a variety of traditional and alternative delivery projects

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Structural, Civil, or Transportation Engineering Technology
• Proficiency in AutoCAD within a consulting or design environment (knowledge of MicroStation an asset)
• Exposure to bridge structures, including highway, rail, or pedestrian infrastructure
• Ability to support inspections and interpret structural conditions in field environments
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, 3D modelling, and/or Revit (considered an asset)
• TEC Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (BIM) certification (considered an asset)
• Strong technical communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Why Choose WSP?

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