CADD (Roadway) Designer

ATCS•Herndon, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ATCS is hiring a CADD Designer for its Transportation Design team at its Herndon, Virginia headquarters. The role supports roadway engineering design by producing accurate construction drawings, plans, profiles, and details using CADD software. Working under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers, the designer prepares and maintains plan sets for roadway improvement, reconstruction, and new construction projects in accordance with applicable standards and agency requirements. The position works with CAD Management on firm CAD standards, workflow testing, and new products, and attends training to keep current with software developments. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, with occasional site visits to active construction or roadway project sites. The annual salary range is $59,000 to $84,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 2% of annualized salary. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Benefits include personal, holiday, and community involvement PTO; customizable medical plans; dental and vision plans; a 401(k) match up to 3% with immediate vesting; parental leave; short- and long-term disability; tuition reimbursement; and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Associate's degree in CADD Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of CADD drafting experience in civil or roadway engineering design.
Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and ProjectWise Explorer.
Working knowledge of roadway design principles, including horizontal and vertical geometry, cross-sections, grading, and typical sections.
Familiarity with applicable design standards, including the AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, and state DOT standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, survey data, and technical specifications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet project deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take direction from engineers.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently on routine drafting tasks.
Ability to remain stationary while operating computer workstations for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.
4 or more years of roadway CADD design experience.
Experience with state DOT projects and agency-specific CADD standards.
Experience with GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS for base mapping or corridor research.
Familiarity with right-of-way mapping, parcel research, or utility coordination.
Experience integrating LiDAR point cloud data in CADD platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare roadway plan and profile sheets, typical sections, intersection layouts, cross-sections, superelevation diagrams, and detail sheets using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
Develop horizontal and vertical alignment geometry, grading plans, and earthwork calculations from engineer-supplied design data.
Draft plan sets in compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and applicable state and local DOT design standards, drawing standards, and sheet formats.
Generate corridor models, surfaces, and alignments in OpenRoads as directed by project engineers.
Produce signing and pavement marking plans, construction staging and traffic control plans, and erosion control drawings.
Assist in preparing drainage plans, culvert details, and storm sewer layouts.
Coordinate with surveyors, utility companies, and subconsultants to incorporate survey data, utility conflicts, and right-of-way information into plan sets.
Maintain organized project file structures, drawing logs, and revision histories.
Perform quality checks to verify geometry, scale, labeling, and sheet standards before submitting work for engineer review.
Revise drawings in response to internal reviews, client comments, and agency review corrections.
Support preparation of quantity takeoffs and summary of quantities sheets.
Assist with PDF production, plotting, and electronic plan submission packages.
Follow and support firm CAD standards, including seed files, level libraries, cell libraries, and sheet border templates maintained and distributed by CAD Management.
Participate in CAD standards reviews, training sessions, and workflow updates as directed by CAD Management; flag standards inconsistencies or conflicts for resolution.
Attend training to stay up to date on software developments.
Work with CAD Management on testing workflows and new products.