Senior CAD Support Engineer

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Senior CAD Support Engineer at the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is responsible for managing and directing complex engineering programs and projects that require advanced CAD skills. This role involves providing technical support, maintaining design software, and ensuring compliance with UDOT standards. The engineer will also be involved in training staff and coordinating with various teams to enhance digital delivery and construction processes.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Expertise with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, ProStructures and ProjectWise.
• Proficiency with UDOT design development and advertisement.
• Ability to deliver presentations and training.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Computer expertise using Microsoft Office or Google Suite applications and spreadsheet software.
• Proficiency with GIS, BIM, UDOT Digital Delivery, Digital Construction and Data Capture processes.
• Expert knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer workspace development, setup and management.
• Keep a current knowledge of UDOT Standard Specifications and Drawings and update workspace to current standards.
• DTS software procurement processes and aid in software renewals and acquisitions.
• Expert knowledge of plan production.
• Manage Plan Sheet Development Standards.
• Support all users through written procedures, in-person training and impromptu problems.
• Communicate directly with Bentley Support with product issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD support to UDOT staff.
• Maintain the existing UDOT MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), ProStructures workspaces and other design software.
• Assess and fix issues identified by users and work with software vendors/support personnel to resolve software issues.
• Maintain consistency with UDOT Standards and design practices.
• Update workspace functionality as software changes.
• Stay up to date on software changes and best practices.
• Evaluate needs of the Department disciplines and implement best practices.
• Use ProjectWise Admin capabilities to manage the workspace and renditions in ProjectWise.
• Support Digital Delivery and Digital Construction, including developing workspace tools that support digital delivery.
• Maintain existing training and guidance documents and develop new training and guidance materials as processes change.
• Provide training and technical support to project teams on digital delivery projects, including support and testing for digital review and digital construction tools.
• Remain up to date with industry developments related to BIM, Digital Delivery and Digital Construction.
• Coordinate with internal construction, asset management and data management teams to ensure that the CAD workspace and design practices complement other departmental goals.
• Evaluate usage and needs for software used by designers in addition to the base Bentley applications (AutoTURN, SignCAD, Axiom Office Importer, etc.).
• Assist in software installation and configuration for CAD software on Department computers and servers.

Benefits

• Great health and retirement benefits.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed