Structures Technician

CEC Corporation; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Norman, Oklahoma seeks a designer/technician to draft detailed layouts for bridge constructions. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and strong mathematical skills, with responsibilities including calculating dimensions and cooperating with engineers. Successful candidates will have a technical certificate and organizational skills to handle multiple projects. The work schedule is fixed at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a stable office environment.

Qualifications

• One year certificate or six months to one-year related experience required.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written or oral form.
• Proficient in electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for construction.
• Calculate dimensions and material quantities using software.
• Cooperate with engineers and technicians on project activities.

Skills

Technical capacity

Problem solving/analysis

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Proficient personal computer skills

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes computer software to draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts, including plans for the construction of bridges, including but not limited to cross sections, details, and schedules, which are designed by others.
• Maintains accurate design standards and procedures in assigned work.
• Calculates dimensions, square footage and component specifications and material quantities using calculator or computer.
• Works under engineering supervision in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Cooperates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical capacity
• Problem solving/analysis
• Thoroughness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year certificate from college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• English language skills: ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning skills: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device with data plan sufficient for company requirements, such as multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, including over uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time (field visits).
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds intermittently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, weather conditions (field visits).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.