CAD Designer

ZipRecruiter; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a CAD Designer to support the design of natural gas pipeline projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Autodesk Civil 3D and must hold an Associate's degree. Key responsibilities include project sheet production, design compliance research, and quality control. The firm offers benefits such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical insurance, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project production sheets.
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines.
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans.

Skills

Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D

Natural gas pipeline experience

Safety oriented

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Education

Associate degree from a technical or four-year school

Job description

Overview

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced CAD Designer to support our design of natural gas pipeline projects located in Atlanta, GA.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, an Associate's degree from a technical or four-year school.

What you’ll be doing

• Contribute to project production sheets by laying out plan, alignment, detail, and other sheets as necessary
• Use various methodologies and/or techniques to accurately label and add notation to sheets
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for pipeline/linear alignment projects
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
• Research design options and documents findings
• Work directly with engineers to understand project goals and scopes
• Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Work remotely across the company’s footprint of offices
• Assist adjacent groups remotely on an as needed basis

What you need to have

• Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D is a requirement, include years of experience associated and a reference contact for quality of work confirmation.
• Must have natural gas pipeline experience
• Safety oriented
• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
• 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.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

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.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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