CAD Technician

CAD Technician

Regular Full Time

Indianapolis, IN, US

14 days ago

Requisition ID: 2848

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for an experienced CAD Technician to support our Midwest Region located in Indianapolis, IN.

What you'll be doing:

Provide assistance to engineers using MicroStation to create bridge detail plans and perform minor design work on bridge projects

Provide assistance to engineers using MicroStation/Autocad Civil 3D to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects

Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans

Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects

Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both Open Road Designer and Open Bridge Designer

Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance

Research design options and documents findings

Coordinate assignments with project team and supervisor

Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

What you need to have:

Minimum of 2 years of prior experience with structural and/or roadway drafting

Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is preferred

Proficient in Microstation

Familiar with DOT Bridge Detailing Manual and applicable bridge standards preferred

Experience in Open Road Designer is preferred

Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus

Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.

Valid driver's license.

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:

Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,

Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems

Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written

Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

Competitive compensation

Flexibility and a positive work/life balance

Challenging and innovative projects

Employee referral program

Professional development

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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