Civil Technician - Transportation Design

Ayres Associates Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO upon hire and paid holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Madison, WI, is seeking a Transportation Design Technician. This role involves collaborating with a skilled design team to deliver transportation projects. Responsibilities include roadway design, report preparation, and mentoring less experienced staff. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in transportation design and proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401K plan, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in transportation related design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives and strategies.
• Perform geometric design for roadway improvement projects.
• Prepare final plan detailing and assist with computation of plan quantities.
• Assist in preparation of various design reports.
• Participate in regular group meetings for project schedules.
• Mentor less experienced staff.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Transportation related design

Job description

Transportation Design Technician

Ayres is seeking a confident and skilled design technician to be a key contributor in the delivery of transportation related projects for our many public and private clients. As a part of our transportation division within Ayres, you will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and construction project managers and engineering staff working on a wide variety of projects ranging from two-lane rural roadways to complex system interchanges. You will also be supported by your supervisor as well as upper management to help ensure as much success as possible.

Location

Madison, WI 53718, USA

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, creative solutions.
• Perform the geometric design and other design tasks for roadway improvement projects in conformance with applicable design standards, Ayres Associates quality standards, and requirements of the contract.
• Prepare final plan detailing and assist with the computation of plan quantities.
• Assist in the preparation of various design reports.
• Participate in regular group meetings to review and coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
• Participate in internal or external Civil 3D/AutoCAD users committee discussions to develop and manage current standards and practices.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers within the company.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience consisting of transportation related design.
• Experience and proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD (preferred) and/or other similar roadway design software.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Enthusiastic focus and interest in the use of roadway design software for the development and delivery of creative design solutions and quality final deliverables.
• Experience and knowledge of Wisconsin Department of Transportation design process.
• Experience with 3D Roadway modeling is a plus.
• An interest and willingness to be challenged to allow for consistent personal development and growth.
• A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally as a subject matter expert.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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