Highway Technician jobs in Montezuma, KS

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference for communities? Do you enjoy being part of a team? The Highway Design Technician supports the design and production of transportation design projects that enhance the safety and quality of life of the travelling public and provides critical infrastructure for commerce and economic development of communities.

PEC's Transportation team provides a multitude of services including transportation planning, roadway and bridge design, traffic engineering, and construction administration. This is a position that offers personal and professional growth, a fun work environment, comprehensive healthcare benefits, a wellness program, and lots of opportunity for philanthropy. Come join our exciting team!

The Highway Design Technician position is available in Wichita, KS, Lawrence, KS, or Topeka, KS.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize CAD software to produce highway concept exhibits, working drawings, and final construction plans with ability to use the drafting tools to their full capabilities.
• Communicates and coordinates with Team Lead, Project Managers, and Engineers to complete drafting tasks on numerous projects.
• Gathers, manipulates, organizes, archives, and retrieves project information in a repeatable and efficient manner.
• Retains knowledge and builds on previous experiences to increase capabilities and productivity, focusing on standardizing practices to increase efficiencies.
• Organize and handle multiple project assignments.
• Review project submittals for compliance with drafting standards.

Job Requirements:

• Obtain or currently working towards a certificate or degree providing training in CAD software. Third party certification is a plus, however not required.
• Basic knowledge of CAD production software
• Familiarity with Microstation/Bentley design products and DOT formats is a plus
• Ability to read and understand plans
• Understand and meet critical deadlines through efficient time management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of conventional field surveys, notes and processing of electronic field data is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.