BIM/CAD Technician - Transportation

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Alternate work schedule program

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation BIM/CAD Technician for our Austin, Texas office. This role will support transportation engineers by producing 3D CAD models and generating construction plan sets.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with at least 2 years of engineering design experience and proficiency in Microstation and associated software. We offer a hybrid schedule allowing for remote work and a comprehensive benefits package including paid overtime and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a broad base in engineering design and technical support.
• Proven ability to learn, adapt, and problem-solve to produce accurate and quality deliverables.
• Understanding of project requirements, scope of work, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detail and layout drawings of complex designs.
• Develop and follow individual quality control processes.
• Interface with CAD personnel and project engineers.

Skills

engineering design

Microstation

problem-solving

quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in CAD (preferred)

Tools

Open Roads Designer

Geopak

InRoads

Job description

Job Summary

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 the 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

Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States. For more than 130 years we have planned and designed the infrastructure our communities need, from water supplies and roadways to bridges and disaster preparedness. Our culture is built around our LEADS values—Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins. A hybrid schedule allows up to 40% remote work and includes an alternate work schedule program giving a day off every other Friday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.