Bridge CAD & Data Technician

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Iowa – Executive Branch is seeking a Bridge Design Technician to support the Bridges and Structures Bureau in the Consultant Coordination and Preliminary Bridge Units. The role involves CAD file reviews, scheduling/reporting, and data management to support statewide transportation projects in Ames, IA.

The position emphasizes collaboration across teams, attention to documentation, and applying 3D CONNECT design in bridge projects.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED equivalent) and experience in design drafting or related field.
• Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting, cartography, photogrammetry, engineering survey, soils survey, land survey, or construction inspection; and additional education/experience as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Four years of full-time work experience in design drafting and related areas, plus two years of education/experience as specified; or vocational program in related fields equaling two years of experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch including eighteen months as a Design Technician Associate.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD files and support CAD quality assurance checks.
• Create and maintain scheduling and project data reports in the DOT system.
• Assist in tracking resources and projects and generate reports.
• Check/report on Project Asset ID folders to ensure documentation is complete.
• Provide guidance on 3D CONNECT design integration in the Bridge Bureau.

Skills

Design drafting

Cartography

Photogrammetry

Engineering survey

Soils survey

Land survey

Construction inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD

3D CONNECT design

Job description

State of Iowa – Executive Branch is seeking a Bridge Design Technician to support the Bridges and Structures Bureau in the Consultant Coordination and Preliminary Bridge Units. The role involves CAD file reviews, scheduling/reporting, and data management to support statewide transportation projects in Ames, IA.

The position emphasizes collaboration across teams, attention to documentation, and applying 3D CONNECT design in bridge projects.