Senior CAD Technician - Structures

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior CAD Technician in Denver, where your expertise in CAD will shape the future of infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, manage complex design projects, and ensure that high standards are met. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your contributions and supports your career growth through robust training and development programs. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work schedules and generous parental leave. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Group Insurance

PTO plus two Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and development programs

Tuition reimbursement plan

Inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience required.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAD staff and direct tasks within the Structures Group.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards for projects.

Skills

2D CAD proficiency

3D CAD proficiency

MicroStation

Open Bridge Designer

Civil 3D

BIM

Revit

Communication Skills

Job description

Senior CAD Technician - Structures

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, leveraging having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We seek an experienced, motivated Senior CAD Technician to join our growing team in Denver, CO. This role reports to the office Technical Manager. The Senior CAD Technician works as a CAD lead in the Structures Group. This position manages the CAD staff in the group, including directing the tasks and efforts. The CAD Lead works on scheduling tasks with the team to complete submittals on time and uses CAD systems including MicroStation and Open Bridge designer. Occasionally, the Senior CAD Lead will work in AutoCAD based on project requirements and will develop & maintain the CAD standards for the project and the team to effectively work on projects.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Works as a CAD lead in the Structures Group. Manages the CAD staff in the group including directing the tasks and efforts.
• Uses CAD systems including MicroStation and Open Bridge designer.
• Enters the required data, such as precise measurements and commands, to generate construction drawings, renderings, report graphics, interior drawings, or other digital images.
• Develops, organizes, and prepares a variety of considerably complex layouts, drawings, and designs from written or verbal specifications, or from rough or detailed sketches and/or drawings made by technical professionals, converting paper documents into computerized files.
• Develops and maintains standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project or to facilitate or improve CAD utilization. Writes procedures and distributes these to other CAD users inside and outside own department.
• Produces various design options on the screen or on hard copy, following technical professionals' verbal instructions or ideas to assist in resolving a design concept not yet completely defined.
• Uses CAD to redesign, modify, or otherwise edit existing design.
• Performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete design tasks.
• Checks final drawing on screen to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy of drawing.
• Assists in troubleshooting various CAD production technologies, including hardware and software. Provides intermediate training to technical personnel, as well as those interested in acquiring skills and knowledge of various CAD production technologies.
• Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• 10+ years’ experience as a detailer (progressive drafting and design experience).
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD required.
• Experience utilizing CAD: MicroStation, 3D Open Bridge, Civil 3D, BIM, and/or Revit is a plus.
• Solid oral and written communications skills.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Expected compensation range is between $71,000 - $105,000+ annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies