CAD Technician (Structural CAD Technician)

the South Dakota State Government•Pierre, SD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Office of Bridge Design is hiring a CAD Technician (Structural CAD Technician) to help provide safe and efficient highway structures for the traveling public. The position creates plans used to construct bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures. It also involves participating in structure site inspections, reviewing plans prepared by others, and computing structure quantities. The position is based in Pierre, South Dakota. Candidates with significant experience may be allowed to work from Sioux Falls or work remotely at a 4:1 ratio of remote work to office work. The role is full-time. The stated hourly wage is $22.74–$23.87, depending on experience. The agency estimates total annual compensation, including hourly wages and state/federal benefits, of approximately $67,003 for an entry-level Structural CAD Technician. Applicants must attach a resume and college transcripts. A National Career Readiness Certificate may also be submitted if the applicant has one, but it is not required. The position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. The state does not sponsor work visas; hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. The state uses E-Verify. Applications must be submitted online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.

Requirements

A civil drafting technology or related degree, experience in computer-assisted drafting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of standard terminology, techniques, and practices of drafting and graphic design.
Skill in using Bentley MicroStation V8i, Bentley MicroStation Connect, Bentley Open Bridge Modeler, or similar CAD software.
Ability to mathematically calculate structure material quantities.
Ability to demonstrate ethical conduct, adapt to changing situations, take action when needed, and complete detailed work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to treat customers courteously and respond to their needs.
Ability to show effort and commitment, set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to complete projects and assignments.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate.
Attach a resume and college transcripts to the application.
Submit the application online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.
Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 if hired.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of structure construction plans and/or highway structure construction is preferred but not required.
Significant experience may permit the employee to work from Sioux Falls or remotely at a 4:1 remote-to-office ratio.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted if possessed, but it is not required.

Responsibilities

Create highway structure plans for the construction of bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and other miscellaneous structures.
Participate in structure site inspections.
Review plans created by others.
Compute structure quantities.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including a zero-cost premium plan and low- and high-deductible plans, with single and family coverage.
Well-being program.
Employee assistance program.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Free basic life insurance policy.
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with a partial state match; the position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Paid vacation leave of 15 days per year.
Paid sick leave of 14 days per year.
Paid family leave of 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child, equivalent to 40 hours per week.
Military leave of 15 days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Longevity pay.
Semimonthly pay periods.
Eligibility for meal per diems.