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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technician in Training, Design Support - **Company:** WSP - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Office Automation - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnzswr ## About the Role + High School Diploma. + 0-2 years' experience. + General awareness of drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques. + General awareness of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. + Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. + Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies. + Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. + Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. + Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek., + Associate's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.\#LI-JL1, The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. ## Description Under direct supervision, provides technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for planning, transportation, infrastructure, and technical services business lines. Tasks may include assisting and receiving training in developing skills with CADD design on basic projects. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality. Your Impact + Under direct supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities. + Under direct supervision, use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software to assist with basic design details and prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision. + Provide entry-level technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications. + Assist with verifying calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, and escalating any issues or technical problems for appropriate resolution. + Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. + Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. + Complete training on assigned tasks. + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. ## Related Videos - [Outclassing Frontier LLMs at Extracting Information](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100303-outclassing-frontier-llms-at-extracting-information) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Reinventing Work, Identity & Leadership in a Changing World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1821-reinventing-work-identity-leadership-in-a-changing-world) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [10 Creative Workshop Ideas for Conferences](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/363-10-creative-workshop-ideas-for-conferences) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)