CAD Technician (Structural CAD Technician)

State of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Dakota Department of Transportation’s Office of Bridge Design is hiring a CAD Technician (Structural CAD Technician) to work on highway structures that support safe and efficient travel. The role involves creating plans for bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and other structures, as well as participating in site inspections, reviewing plans prepared by others, and calculating structure quantities. The position is based in Pierre. Candidates with significant experience may be permitted to work from Sioux Falls and may be eligible to work remotely at a 4:1 ratio of remote work to office work. The position requires a civil drafting technology or related degree, experience in computer-assisted drafting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The listed hourly salary is $22.74–$23.87, depending on experience. Estimated annual total compensation for a typical entry-level Structural CAD Technician is approximately $67,003, including hourly wages and state/federal benefits. Applicants must apply online and attach a resume and college transcripts. Applicants who hold a National Career Readiness Certificate may submit it, but it is not required. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. Hired employees must verify identity and work eligibility and complete Form I-9; the state uses E-Verify. The position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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.
Ability to display high standards of ethical conduct; adapt effectively to changing, new, or different situations; demonstrate self-confidence and take action when needed; attend to assignment details and complete work accurately and thoroughly; treat customers courteously and respond to their needs; demonstrate effort and commitment toward completing assignments and goals; set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress; and work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals.
Applicants must attach a resume and college transcripts and apply online; emailed resumes or submissions are not accepted.
Employees must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9. The State of South Dakota uses E-Verify and does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of structure construction plans and/or highway structure construction is preferred but not required.
Skill using Bentley MicroStation V8i, Bentley MicroStation Connect, Bentley Open Bridge Modeler, or similar CAD software.
Ability to mathematically calculate structure material quantities.
A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application but is not required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Health insurance, including a zero-cost premium plan and low- and high-deductible single and family plans
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 partial state match; the position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS
Paid vacation leave (15 days per year)
Paid sick leave (14 days per year)
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth or adoption of a child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Military leave (15 days per year)
11 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Semimonthly pay periods
Eligibility for meal per diems