CAD Designer (Remote Opportunity)

ZipRecruiter; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join their innovative team. This role supports the design of natural gas pipeline projects, allowing you to work remotely from various locations. You will contribute to project production, perform quality control, and collaborate with engineers to ensure project goals are met. With a commitment to sustainability and employee ownership, this company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about design and looking for a challenging opportunity, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D with a reference contact for quality confirmation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project production sheets for pipeline projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations.
• Research design codes and guidelines for compliance.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Natural gas pipeline experience

Effective communication

Safety-oriented mindset

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting

Degree in a similar field

Job description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is an employee-owned and 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.

We are currently searching for an experienced CAD Designer to support our design of natural gas pipeline projects located in Lexington, KY. This position can be remote from the following areas: Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, or Atlanta, GA.

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 document findings
• Work directly with engineers to understand project goals and scopes
• Coordinate 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, including years of experience and a reference contact for quality confirmation
• Natural gas pipeline experience
• Safety-oriented mindset
• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member: self-motivation, accountability, effective communication, multi-tasking, initiative, independent judgment
• Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration ability

Volkert Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and CEO, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture how you can 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 legacy and look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman and CEO

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