CAD Technician

United States·AustinRegular Full Timemid

DrafterDesign & Creative

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Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall,

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DrafterDesign & Creative

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What you’ll be doing:

Provide assistance to engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects
Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans
Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both OpenRoads Designer
Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
Research design options and documents findings
Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

Requirements

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Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
Experience in OpenRoads Designer
3-15 years of prior experience with roadway drafting
Under 3 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Nice to Have

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.