CAD Technician

Volkert Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability

Employer-Paid long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking Junior to Senior CAD Technicians for the Southwest Region across Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX. The role focuses on coordinating and overseeing geometric design projects and supporting engineers with roadway plan sets.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and hands-on OpenRoads Designer experience, plus 3–15 years in roadway drafting. A valid driver’s license and MVR are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school.
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer.
• 3-15 years of roadway drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects.
• Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans.
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects.
• Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both OpenRoads Designer.
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance.
• Research design options and documents findings.
• Coordinate assignments with project team and supervisor.
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations.
• Be a team player and assist other groups as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide assistance to engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects
• Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
• Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both OpenRoads Designer
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
• Research design options and documents findings
• Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

What you need to have:

• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer
• 3-15 years of prior experience with roadway drafting
• Under 3 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
• 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
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

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 disability and long-term disability
• 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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