Design Support Assistant - WSP USA
Herndon, VA
About the Job
About kW Mission Critical Engineering:
Great people. Great places. Great projects. As part of the esteemed WSP family, kW Mission Critical Engineering designs the backbone of today’s digital infrastructure. Specializing in data centers and mission-critical environments, we support the Fortune 100’s technology, financial, and colocation services, ensuring their operations run smoothly 24/7. Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work,” we are a team of smart, responsive individuals committed to excellence in engineering and design across the globe.
This Opportunity:
We’re seeking a Design Support Assistant to join our growing team! This role is your opportunity to contribute to the creation of detailed, high-quality Telecom and ICT drawing packages, utilizing state-of-the-art REVIT, CAD, and other technical production tools. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on innovative, award-winning projects, with the unique chance to see your designs become reality.
Your Impact:
Revit Modeling: Utilize your expertise in Revit to contribute directly to the development of major data center facilities and top Hyperscalers data centers. Your detailed modeling work will help design the telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity and data management.
BIM/CAD Design Assignments: Work independently on a variety of BIM/CAD design tasks supporting telecommunications engineering disciplines. Your role is critical in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring technical precision and alignment with project specifications.
Technical Production and Quality Control: Employ state-of-the-art technical tools to create high-quality drawing packages that meet required schedules and quality standards. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on design packages to ensure they meet kW Mission Critical Engineering's high standards.
Collaborative Design Process: Engage with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all telecommunications designs are not only technically accurate but also align with client's visions and operational needs. Your role is crucial for the seamless integration of various systems within each facility.
Professional Growth in a Pioneering Field: Engage with projects that place you at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure. You'll acquire unparalleled expertise in a sector that is defining the future of technology and society.
Who You Are:
You are a detail-oriented professional passionate about telecommunications infrastructure, with a solid understanding of OSP and ISP systems. Your skills extend to intricate pathway planning, sophisticated cabling strategies, and optimal layout of telecom rooms. With a solid foundation in REVIT modeling, you are continually driven to refine your technical abilities and stay ahead in the dynamic field of telecom design.
As a proactive learner and an enthusiastic team player, you thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing your knowledge and gaining insights from peers. You are deeply committed to advancing kW’s mission, applying your drafting and design expertise to develop critical telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity.
Your dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every project you undertake, and you aspire to make significant contributions to designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Your Experience & Skills:
Required Qualifications
+ 0-1 year of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings
+ High School diploma or technical degree
+ Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
+ Ability to travel to project sites
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Mission Critical/Data Center experience
+ Experience with international projects
+ RCDD and/or DCDC certifications
Why Join Us:
At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you’ll be part of a nurturing environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to your development, offering a range of learning opportunities suited to your career stage, from foundational training in design software to advanced leadership and technical skills development. Engage in cutting-edge projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure, with a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $40,300 - $66,500
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Great people. Great places. Great projects. As part of the esteemed WSP family, kW Mission Critical Engineering designs the backbone of today’s digital infrastructure. Specializing in data centers and mission-critical environments, we support the Fortune 100’s technology, financial, and colocation services, ensuring their operations run smoothly 24/7. Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work,” we are a team of smart, responsive individuals committed to excellence in engineering and design across the globe.
This Opportunity:
We’re seeking a Design Support Assistant to join our growing team! This role is your opportunity to contribute to the creation of detailed, high-quality Telecom and ICT drawing packages, utilizing state-of-the-art REVIT, CAD, and other technical production tools. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on innovative, award-winning projects, with the unique chance to see your designs become reality.
Your Impact:
Revit Modeling: Utilize your expertise in Revit to contribute directly to the development of major data center facilities and top Hyperscalers data centers. Your detailed modeling work will help design the telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity and data management.
BIM/CAD Design Assignments: Work independently on a variety of BIM/CAD design tasks supporting telecommunications engineering disciplines. Your role is critical in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring technical precision and alignment with project specifications.
Technical Production and Quality Control: Employ state-of-the-art technical tools to create high-quality drawing packages that meet required schedules and quality standards. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on design packages to ensure they meet kW Mission Critical Engineering's high standards.
Collaborative Design Process: Engage with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all telecommunications designs are not only technically accurate but also align with client's visions and operational needs. Your role is crucial for the seamless integration of various systems within each facility.
Professional Growth in a Pioneering Field: Engage with projects that place you at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure. You'll acquire unparalleled expertise in a sector that is defining the future of technology and society.
Who You Are:
You are a detail-oriented professional passionate about telecommunications infrastructure, with a solid understanding of OSP and ISP systems. Your skills extend to intricate pathway planning, sophisticated cabling strategies, and optimal layout of telecom rooms. With a solid foundation in REVIT modeling, you are continually driven to refine your technical abilities and stay ahead in the dynamic field of telecom design.
As a proactive learner and an enthusiastic team player, you thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing your knowledge and gaining insights from peers. You are deeply committed to advancing kW’s mission, applying your drafting and design expertise to develop critical telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity.
Your dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every project you undertake, and you aspire to make significant contributions to designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Your Experience & Skills:
Required Qualifications
+ 0-1 year of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings
+ High School diploma or technical degree
+ Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
+ Ability to travel to project sites
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications :
+ Mission Critical/Data Center experience
+ Experience with international projects
+ RCDD and/or DCDC certifications
Why Join Us:
At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you’ll be part of a nurturing environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to your development, offering a range of learning opportunities suited to your career stage, from foundational training in design software to advanced leadership and technical skills development. Engage in cutting-edge projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure, with a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $40,300 - $66,500
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Source : WSP USA
