CAD Technician

ZipRecruiter; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm, Volkert, is seeking Junior and Senior level CAD Technicians to support infrastructure projects in Texas. Successful candidates will coordinate geometric design tasks, assist engineers, and ensure design compliance. Join a company committed to employee ownership and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Qualifications

• 3-15 years of prior experience with roadway drafting.
• Under 3 years experience evaluated if degree in relevant field.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance using OpenRoads Designer for roadway projects.
• Prepare quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Are we the road to your future?

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.

We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

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
  • Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is
• 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
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer is
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
• 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
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in and
  • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  • Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

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