Bridge Technician I

hntb; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HNTB, a leading infrastructure firm, invites you to start an entry-level CAD drafting role in a collaborative team environment. You will support the creation of construction details, design plans, and project materials using CAD software, with guidance from engineers and PMs.

You will develop skills in 2D/3D drafting, transfers of survey data, and interpretation of blueprints, while gaining exposure to transportation and bridge projects across locations such as Des Moines and Kansas City.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School, or related field.
• Or, 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of formal education.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing construction details, design plans, reports, and materials using CAD.
• Transfer data from sources to final plans and maps with accuracy.
• Coordinate with engineers and PMs to verify design details per standards.

Skills

Drafting

Blueprints reading

Algebra/Geometry

3D drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Science in Drafting/Technical School or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity is an entry level position in a team environment, in which primary responsibilities include preparing drawings with CADD, assist in other aspects of plan preparation such as information gathering and data transfer. Focus of tasks will generally be related to specific Engineering sub-type.

What You'll Do

• Assists in the preparation of construction details, design plans, reports, and relevant project related materials utilizing computer aided drafting, design software and various other computer software packages.


• Transfers information in numerical, written and sketched, or electronic format from sources such as legal descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs and computer files to final plans and maps.


• Assist in coordinating with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements and verify design details according to company standards and best practices.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School or related, or


• In lieu education, 2 years of relevant experience

What We Prefer

• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.


• Ability to utilize mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.


• Experience working in 3D


• Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings


• Interest in transportation, highways, bridges and structures

Additional Information

• HNTB Total Rewards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations

• Des Moines, IA


• Kansas City, MO


• Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway)