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Senior Structural CAD Technician

Volkert, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Design and draft bridge and roadway plans using OpenBridge Designer and related tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • openroad designer
  • openbridge designer
  • 3d modeling
  • qc review
  • design research
  • calc preparation

Tasks

-Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans -Research design options and documents findings -Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance -Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations -Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both Open Road Designer and Open Bridge Designer -Provide assistance to engineers using OpenBridge Designer to create bridge detail plans and perform minor design work on bridge projects -Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor -Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects

Requirements

  • openroad designer
  • civil 3d
  • microstation
  • geopak
  • cad degree
  • 10+ years

What You Bring

-Experience in Open Road Designer is preferred -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -10+ years of prior experience with structural and/or roadway drafting -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. -Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is preferred -Under 10 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field -Experience in Autodesk Civil 3D is a plus -Familiar with Microstation and GEOPAK -Associate degree from a technical or four-year school -Valid driver’s license -Familiar with TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and TxDOT Bridge Standards

Benefits

-Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance -Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Student Debt Retirement Match -Medical, Dental, & Vision -Wellness incentives -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

The Company

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Infrastructure

Planning

Environmental

Construction

Engineering

Transportation

Natural Resources

Built Environment

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening required -post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation if applicable -motor vehicle report (mvr) must be satisfactory