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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Assistant Technician, Design Support - **Company:** WSP - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $59,509.0 - $81,806.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Spreadsheets, MicroStation, Office Automation, Inroads - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9517AB83CF834D649784550EA1B3DBD2/job/ ## About the Role * High School Diploma. * Minimum of 3 year of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience. * Familiar with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques. * Familiar with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation. * Familiar with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. * Excellent research and evaluation skills with analytical mindset. * Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. * Capable 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 general 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. * Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements., * Associate's degree in closely related discipline is preferred. * CADD certification. * Highly familiar with MicroStation. * Highly familiar with civil design programs (Civil3D/InRoads/OpenRoads), The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. ## Description WSP is seeking an Assistant Technician, Design Support to join our Mountain Pacific Transportation team. This position will be seated out of our Seattle, WA office. This position is required to be in in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Under general to minimal supervision, provides local 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 developing skills and generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of basic complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including plans and profiles, models, sections, details, specifications, and material lists. 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 general to minimal supervision, the individual will draft and revise detailed drawings using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD software while working closely with engineers. * Provide support on redline mark-ups for project drawings, layouts, maps, and exhibits. * Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. * Exhibit basic knowledge of current drafting and design support practices. * Assure plans adhere to city code, state and federal regulations. * Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer. * Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. * Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks. * 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 - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [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) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)