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CAD Technician

Volkert, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Assist engineers in roadway design using OpenRoads, drafting, calculations, and QC.

Key Responsibilities

  • openroads design
  • 3d modeling
  • production sheets
  • quality control
  • design research
  • calculations

Tasks

-Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans -Provide assistance to engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects -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 -Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor -Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both OpenRoads Designer -Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects

Requirements

  • openroads designer
  • roadway drafting
  • cad degree
  • associate degree
  • communication
  • driver's license

What You Bring

-Under 3 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field -3-15 years of prior experience with roadway drafting -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) -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 -Experience in OpenRoads Designer is preferred -Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is preferred -Valid driver’s license -Associate degree from a technical or four-year school

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 -fit for duty evaluation may be required -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report needed