CAD Technician

Volkert Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Volkert is seeking Junior-level and Senior-level CAD Technicians to support its Southwest Region from Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, Texas. The role supports coordination and oversight of geometric design projects. CAD Technicians assist engineers with roadway plan sets and minor roadway design work, prepare and organize production sheets, perform calculations, help develop 3D models, and contribute to quality control and design compliance.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• 3–15 years of prior roadway drafting experience; applicants with less than 3 years may be evaluated if they have a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or a similar field.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or a similar field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects.
• Add dimensions and lay out plans, title sheets, and detail sheets for project production sets.
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway and bridge projects.
• Work with engineers to develop 3D models using OpenRoads Designer.
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Coordinate assignments with the project team and supervisor.
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist other groups as needed and contribute as a team player.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Wellness incentives.
• Student Debt Retirement Match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Positive work/life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree