Senior CAD Technician (Transportation Engineering)

HNTB; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a transportation designer/technician to join their team in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves verifying drawings and preparing engineering evaluations for transportation projects, utilizing CAD design software like Bentley Microstation. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees or extensive experience in the field.

Join HNTB to be part of a company with over 110 years of industry experience in providing top-quality design services.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience is required with a Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience with an Associate degree in Drafting.
• 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of drawings and calculations.
• Assist in preparing engineering studies and evaluations.
• Attend project meetings for proper procedures and specifications.
• Resolve technical design problems through investigations.
• Maintain complex project plans and documentation.
• Calculate quantities and engineering-related computations.

Skills

CAD design software

Transportation terminology

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School

Tools

Bentley Microstation software (OpenRoads and Inroads)

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.