Civil CAD Designer Drafter - Transportation

Parsons; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Flexible schedules

Life insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons in Atlanta–Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a Civil CAD Designer for road and highway projects. You will use MicroStation to draft drawings, verify alignment with GDOT EDG standards, and develop roadway design plans.

This office-based, full-time role offers excellent benefits. You will read 2D/3D designs, prepare submittals for GDOT, and collaborate with design teams to deliver safe, sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree or certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of civil/road/highway design experience.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and Bentley ProjectWise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings using MicroStation per standards.
• Ensure drawings comply with GDOT EDG and other drafting standards.
• Compile data and perform basic design calculations.
• Read 2D/3D road, highway and bridge designs and drawings.
• Develop roadway design plans including alignments and drainage.
• Assist in preparing design submittals to clients like GDOT.

Skills

Road/highway design

GDOT Standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or certificate

Tools

MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Civil CAD Designer – Road & Highway – Atlanta, Georgia

Opportunity:

Parsons is now hiring a Designer/Drafter for our rapidly expanding transportation project portfolio to work on design of road and highway projects in our Atlanta – Sandy Springs, Georgia office. This position can be hired at a more experienced level as well. In this role you will perform basic to moderately-difficult design/drafting assignments requiring a working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. Our Designers understand the materials and methods normally used within the assigned discipline. This is a full-time role with excellent benefits. Also, this is an office-based role at our Sandy Springs, GA office.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes MicroStation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, cut sheets, details, etc., according to established standards and procedures.
• Ensures drawings comply with GDOT EDG and PPG and other drafting standards.
• Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Understands how to read orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs and construction drawings for road, highway and bridge projects.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Develops roadway and highway design plans, including horizontal/vertical alignments, drainage and pavement marking.
• Assists in preparing design submittals to clients like GDOT.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 2-year technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent) is preferred
• 2 years or more of relevant experience with civil and road/highway design projects
• PC literacy, working knowledge of MicroStation. Working knowledge of other computer software used to complete design assignments. Working knowledge of Bentley ProjectWise is preferred.
• Knowledge of Georgia DOT Plan Presentation Guidelines and Electronic Data Guidelines is preferred.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!