Civil CAD Designer Drafter - Transportation

Parsons•Peachtree Corners, GA

7d•$22 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Civil CAD Designer – Road & Highway – Atlanta, Georgia Opportunity: Parsons is now hiring a Designer/Drafter for our rapidly expanding transportation project portfolio to work on design of road and highway projects in our Atlanta – Peachtree Corners, Georgia office. This position can be hired at a more experienced level as well. Parsons’ extensive experience in this field combined with your knowledge and developing technical skills will propel your career forward. Our Designers at this level typically take engineering notes, specifications, rough sketches, etc., and formalize them into working drawings. In this role you will perform basic to moderately-difficult design/drafting assignments requiring a working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. Our Designers understand the materials and methods normally used within the assigned discipline. This is a full-time role with excellent benefits. Also, this is an office-based role at our Peachtree Corners, GA office.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
2 years or more of relevant experience with civil and road/highway design projects
PC literacy, working knowledge of MicroStation
Working knowledge of other computer software used to complete design assignments.

Nice To Haves

2-year technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent) is preferred
Working knowledge of Bentley ProjectWise is preferred.
Knowledge of Georgia DOT Plan Presentation Guidelines and Electronic Data Guidelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes MicroStation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, cut sheets, details, etc., according to established standards and procedures.
Ensures drawings comply with GDOT EDG and PPG and other drafting standards.
Compiles data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
Understands how to read orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs and construction drawings for road, highway and bridge projects.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Develops roadway and highway design plans, including horizontal/vertical alignments, drainage and pavement marking.
Assists in preparing design submittals to clients like GDOT.