Senior CAD Technician (Transportation Engineering)

HNTB; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is looking for a transportation designer/technician to join our Central States offices in Kansas City, MO. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology and 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate degree with 8 years of experience. You will be responsible for drawing verification, project management, and assisting in engineering studies.

The role involves resolving design issues and ensuring project success in a collaborative environment. Join a team that values innovation and continuous improvement in transportation projects.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or 8 years with an Associate degree.
• Ability to perform detailed design work and calculations.
• Experience in transportation/roadway projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of drawings and calculations.
• Prepare engineering studies and project evaluations.
• Resolve technical design problems and perform field investigations.

Skills

CAD design software

Interpret design sketches

Transportation terminology

Communication with design team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Associate of Science in Drafting

10 years of relevant experience in lieu of education

Tools

Bentley Microstation software

Job description

What We're Looking For

Join our Central States offices and be integral to the growth of our transportation design practice. We are seeking a team-oriented transportation designer/technician with experience in KDOT, MoDOT, KTA, and/or local municipal transportation and roadway design, as well as proficiency in CAD design software. While the primary focus will be on local and statewide highway transportation projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to support other disciplines and projects through our Central States Offices and firmwide transportation practice. Join our 110+ years of experience and be a part of why HNTB is consistently a top design firm in surveys by Engineering News-Record.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for verifying the accuracy of drawings, compatibility of work across disciplines and for checking detail and quantity calculations. Calculates design data, prepares layouts, detailed specifications, estimates, reports, etc.
• Assists in preparing engineering studies and evaluations involved in the development of projects from initial concept to the design stage, with the assistance from the project engineer/architect.
• Attends project and pre-construction meetings and provides input to ensure proper policies, procedures, and specifications are followed.
• Responsible for resolving technical design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and data.
• Performs general administrative assistance by maintaining complex project plans. May develop documentation, prepare project management report and monitors accomplishments as related to targeted goals.
• Makes recommendations regarding process improvement for project delivery at the office level.
• Calculates quantities and performs engineering related computations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School or related and 8 years of relevant experience, or
• In lieu education, 10 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Ability to interpret and work from design sketches to produce an intended drawing or detail with some supervision
• Familiarity with transportation terminology
• Ability to express your ideas and questions clearly with the design team
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly become proficient in Bentley Microstation software (OpenRoads and Inroads).
• Openness to applying skills to new and different processes

What We Prefer

• Good time management skills
• Good communication skills
• 2 years' experience with transportation/roadway projects

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Technical Group

Locations: Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway); St. Louis, MO

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. The HNTB Companies ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.