Transportation Drafter / Designer

Focus Consulting; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Focus Consulting is seeking an experienced Transportation Drafter/Designer in Midvale to produce drawings for Utah DOT projects using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and collaboration with project managers and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant drafting experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in transportation drafting.
• Experience with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and knowledge of standards.
• Ability to develop accurate, detailed transportation drawings and design deliverables.
• Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication to interface with leadership and clients.
• Ownership, accountability, and commitment to helping others succeed.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to perform administrative duties as required.
• Ability to self-motivate and work without supervision.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to follow CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Ability to work onsite from our Midvale office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain transportation design plans and construction documents using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and well-organized drawings meeting project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support UDOT transportation projects throughout the design and plan development process.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

At FOCUS Consulting, we believe in being the best at customer service & we are passionate about our client’s success, both externally & internally. We are a local engineering firm founded on the idea of Building a Better Place; a Better Place within ourselves, a Better Place to work, & a Better Place in our community.

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Drafter / Designer with strong MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer skills and experience working on projects for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).

The ideal candidate takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and understands that excellent technical execution is only part of delivering an exceptional client experience. This person recognizes that project managers, engineers, and fellow teammates depend on their work, communication, and follow-through to serve our clients successfully.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, anticipates the needs of others, embraces challenges, and continually looks for ways to improve. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to meaningful transportation projects while helping build a stronger team and a better place to work.

Salary

$40+ per hour DOE, Bonus pay

Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, no weekends

What we bring to the table

• Paid time off accrued upon hire and increases with set benchmarks
• 13 paid holidays with opportunities to earn more for meeting goals
• Generous healthcare premium contribution through Select Health with an HSA match up to $200/month after a 60-day probationary period.
• Access to dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits after the probationary period
• 401(k) match after a 6-month probationary period (Let us help you build your financial future)
• Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
• Employee & family engagement activities
• Employee recognition
• $10,000 life insurance policy 100% paid by FOCUS
• Fulfilling & a genuine work environment
• In-house training and mentoring program
• Winner of the 2022-2025 Top Workplace award, 2024 & 2025 Utah’s Best Companies to Work For award, and 2026 Best of SLC

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in a transportation drafting or design environment.
• Experience working with the Utah Department of Transportation and good knowledge of standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate, detailed transportation drawings and design deliverables.
• Solid analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with all levels of personnel, including leadership, as well as clients.
• A strong sense of ownership, personal accountability, and commitment to helping others succeed.
• Eagerness to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness to be a team player and to contribute as a team to address project needs. May be required to perform administrative-type duties as required, i.e., copying and collating plans and preparing/delivering submittals.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet client-imposed project deadlines.
• Openness to follow company CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Ability to work onsite from our Midvale office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the lead drafter on multiple UDOT projects from initial development through final delivery.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, BlueBeam, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Transportation Drafting & Design

• Develop, revise, and maintain transportation design plans and construction documents using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and well-organized drawings that meet project requirements, applicable standards, and client expectations.
• Support UDOT transportation projects throughout the design and plan development process.

Client Service & Project Support

• Provide exceptional service to both external clients and internal teammates by delivering reliable, accurate, and timely work.
• Understand how individual deliverables affect the success of the overall project and the people who depend on them.
• Communicate proactively about progress, changing priorities, potential issues, and project deadlines.
• Take initiative to identify problems, anticipate project needs, and find solutions before they affect others.
• Approach feedback and revisions with a commitment to improving the final product and serving the client's best interests.

Quality & Accountability

• Review drawings and deliverables for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Incorporate design changes and review comments carefully, maintaining organized project files and documentation.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
• Recognize mistakes, address them promptly, and use them as opportunities to improve.
• Continuously develop technical skills, drafting efficiency, and knowledge of transportation design standards.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve shared project goals.
• Build strong working relationships through open communication, dependability, and a willingness to help others succeed.
• Share knowledge, contribute ideas, and look for opportunities to improve team processes and project outcomes.
• Embrace challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Will be expected to participate in department goal setting and accomplishments, book reviews, and personal and team development.

If you treasure the feeling of being a part of a community & being a part of something bigger than just a job, have a drive for personal growth & improvement, thrive by being challenged, find joy in working hard towards something meaningful, have a passion for learning, and embody core values of integrity, grit, & teamwork – you will feel at home with a career at FOCUS, in a place where you will be valued and appreciated. To be a part of FOCUS is to be an integral part of something better.

The day-to-day of transportation drafting and design

Develop and optimize roadways, intersections, transit systems, and other transportation infrastructure. Use CAD software to draft layouts and ensure designs are safe, efficient, and sustainable. Study traffic patterns, congestion issues, and user behavior to propose improvements. Analyze data on vehicle flow, pedestrian movement, and accident reports to enhance transportation safety and efficiency. Meet and/or communicate with government agencies, city planners, and construction teams to align design objectives with community needs and regulatory standards.

All employment offers are contingent upon acceptable drug screening, clean motor vehicle record, and criminal background check.

Focus Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer and employment selection decisions are based upon merit, qualifications, and abilities. FOCUS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Notice to External Search Firms

FOCUS Consulting does not, nor do we intend to in the future, utilize the services of recruiters or placement agencies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in a transportation drafting or design environment.
• Experience working with the Utah Department of Transportation and good knowledge of standards and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate, detailed transportation drawings and design deliverables.
• Solid analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with all levels of personnel, including leadership, as well as clients.
• A strong sense of ownership, personal accountability, and commitment to helping others succeed.
• Eagerness to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness to be a team player and to contribute as a team to address project needs. May be required to perform administrative-type duties as required, i.e., copying and collating plans and preparing/delivering submittals.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet client-imposed project deadlines.
• Openness to follow company CAD drafting standards and procedures.
• Ability to work onsite from our Midvale office.