Senior CAD Technician - Transportation

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation design is seeking a Senior CAD Technician for their Fort Worth office. This role involves preparing CAD drawings for public infrastructure projects and requires significant CAD experience with MicroStation. The ideal candidate will adapt to new standards, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality designs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime pay

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

In-office gym

Extensive learning and development program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of civil CAD experience specifically in public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation/ORD.
• Certification or degree in computer drafting/design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electronic drawings from development to plan submittal using CAD standards.
• Oversee CAD systems management and workflows.
• Coordinate with engineers and design team members.

Skills

Civil CAD experience

MicroStation ORD 3D Corridor development

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Client service orientation

Education

High School graduate or GED

Technical coursework in drafting/design

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Senior CAD Technician is part of the Fort Worth Transportation design team involved in a variety of public sector projects including public infrastructure improvements (TxDOT) (i.e., drainage, water, etc). The position is a lead technical support role in the Fort Worth office.

Responsibilities

• Using established CAD standards to prepare electronic drawings from development to plan submittal.
• Oversight of CAD systems management, refinement and evolution of standards and workflows
• Organizing and scheduling your own work, and at times, the work of other team members to accomplish project goals within established budgets and schedules
• Coordination with engineers and other design team members
• Plotting and assembling construction plans

Requirements

Education/Certification

• High School graduate or GED required
• Post-high school technical coursework, certification or degree in computer drafting/design or related field

Professional

• Responsive and results oriented in service to clients
• 8-10 years of civil CAD experience and understanding on a variety of projects including public infrastructure improvements (emphasis on MicroStation ORD 3D Corridor development)
• Proficient in the latest version of Microstation/ORD, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to develop solid working relationships with other team members
• Ability to quickly adapt to and adopt new CAD standards and procedures
• Commitment to quality in the design and presentation of drawings

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience
• Overtime pay for additional hours worked in excess of 40 hours
• Generous performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all beginning on the first day of employment
• Life and insurance
• A 401(k) plan with a partial company match
• A Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• In-office gym
• An extensive learning and development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial Advising