CAD Technician

Volkert, Inc.
Tyler, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2024 CLOSED ON 10/16/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Technician position at Volkert, Inc.?

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide assistance to engineers using MicroStation to create bridge detail plans and perform minor design work on bridge projects
  • Provide assistance to engineers using MicroStation/Autocad Civil 3D to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects
  • Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans
  • Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
  • Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both Open Road Designer and Open Bridge Designer
  • Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
  • Research design options and documents findings
  • Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
  • Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

What You Need To Have

  • Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
  • 3-15 years of prior experience with structural and/or roadway drafting
  • Under 3 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
  • Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is preferred
  • Familiar with GEOPAK or other geometry software
  • Familiar with TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and applicable bridge standards preferred
  • Experience in Open Road Designer is preferred
  • Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
  • Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
    • Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion
    • Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
    • Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
    • Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
    • Be able to multi-task in a team environment
Volkert Perks

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
  • Challenging and innovative projects
  • Employee referral program
  • Professional development
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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