Civil CAD Designer Drafter - Transportation

Parsons•Sandy Springs, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Designer/Drafter for their expanding transportation project portfolio, focusing on road and highway design in the Atlanta – Sandy Springs, Georgia office. This role involves performing basic to moderately-difficult design/drafting assignments, requiring a working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. Designers in this role understand the materials and methods typically used within their assigned discipline. This is a full-time, office-based position at the Sandy Springs, 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.