BIM/CAD Technician - Transportation

Freese and Nichols; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins in New Mexico and North Carolina

Flexible hybrid work environment

Day off every other Friday

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm based in Austin, Texas, is seeking an experienced BIM/CAD Technician. This role involves providing design assistance to transportation engineers along with developing detailed CAD models and plan sets for construction projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency in Microstation and other CAD software. The firm offers a flexible work environment, including remote work opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering design support.
• Experience with Microstation and CAD tools.
• Ability to produce accurate and quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and production of 3D CAD models.
• Develop layout drawings of complex designs.
• Ensure projects meet quality control standards.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical support

Problem-solving

Microstation

CAD software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in CAD preferred

Tools

Open Roads Designer

Geopak

InRoads

Job description

Freese and Nichols is searching for an experienced Transportation BIM/CAD Technician to join one of our Central Texas offices. This dynamic position will provide design assistance to transportation engineers to produce 3D CAD models of engineering designs and will generate plan sets for construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understanding of project requirements, scope of work, and deliverables
• Develop a trusted relationship with engineers based on sound and successful demonstrated input and outcomes
• Prepare detail and layout drawings and sketches of unusual, complex, or original designs requiring the application of theoretical and practical engineering knowledge
• Develop and follow individual quality control processes for the incorporation of provided mark‑ups and deliverables
• Ensure output is professional and consistent with prevailing standards
• Interface with other groups, CAD personnel, subconsultants, and project engineers in order to support project production
• Provide guidance to and collaborate with other CAD staff within group
• Provide Continuous Improvement input
• May manage and supervise CAD staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with a broad base in engineering design and technical support of engineering
• Microstation experience with preference for in-depth knowledge of Open Roads Designer, Geopak, and/or InRoads
• Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem solve to produce accurate and quality deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in CAD preferred

About Freese And Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (L: Learn continuously, E: Engage as family, A: Act with integrity, D: Deliver quality, and S: Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.