CADD Technician

Bossierchamber; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CADD Technician to join their dynamic team in Shreveport. This role involves utilizing CAD workstations to prepare engineering drawings and support civil design projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD, along with a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or a related field. Join a company that values creativity, sustainability, and a positive work/life balance while working on challenging and innovative projects. If you are self-motivated and a team player, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and work/life balance

Challenging projects

Employee referral program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is a plus.
• Experience in CAD software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings using CAD for civil design projects.
• Assist engineers in creating roadway and site plan sets.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

InDesign

Mathematical calculations

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Computer Aided Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD workstation

Job description

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 an experienced CADD Technician to support our West Gulf region located in Shreveport, LA.

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings, utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge to aid in the plan preparation for civil design projects
• Provide assistance to engineers using MicroStation/Autocad Civil 3D to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects
• Provide assistance to engineers using Autocad Civil 3D to create site plan sets and perform minor design work on site development and utility projects
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
• Coordinate assignments with project team and supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

What you need to have:

• Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is a plus
• Experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
• Experience in MicroStation, AutoCAD, InDesign is preferred
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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
• Additional voluntary benefits

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.