Design Technician

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Hr Green, Inc.
Engineering, environmental, geospatial and municipal services to build communities and improve lives.
Design and draft engineering plans for transportation projects using Microstation and GEOPAK.
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Cedar Rapids, IA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Geospatial Services
Municipal Services
Fiber + Broadband
Land Development
Planning
Transportation
Sector Specialisms
Broadband
Construction
Environmental
Geospatial
Land Development
Municipal
Planning
Transportation
Role
What you would be doing
cadd standards
plan drafting
calculations
design meetings
drawing review
field data
  • Works with client and/or company-developed CADD standards in order to establish projects in a manner that increases the ability of other members of the team to assist with project design.
  • Design and drafting of engineering plans to include alignments, profiles, cross sections, utilities, and general plan drawings.
  • Revising drawings and completing standard calculations used in the completion of engineering plans.
  • Works under the guidance of engineers to complete assigned work within budgeted timeframes.
  • Participates, as needed, in design meetings with engineering and client staff to fully understand expected project outcomes.
  • Reviews own work and the work of other CADD Technicians for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting to Project Manager or engineering staff for review.
  • Completing detailed drawings from rough sketches and/or verbal instructions or notes with limited direction from other staff.
  • May accompany engineers or field technicians as needed in order to locate grading markers, collect data required for revision of construction drawings, and/or perform engineering tests.
What you bring
associate's degree
utility design
roadway design
3d plans
microstation
geopak
  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
  • Experience with utility, subdivision, or earthwork grading design and drafting is a plus.
  • Preferred: 0-3 years experience with transportation/roadway/utility design and drafting. Understanding of 3D plans and roadway cross sections is preferred.
  • General CADD experience mandatory; Microstation and GEOPAK Experience with Corridor Modeler and Bentley Site is preferred.
Benefits
  • Recently graduated students are welcome to apply!
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Since 1913
Year Established
With over a century of experience, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering and technical solutions.
Top 500
ENR Ranking
Recognized as one of the leading design firms in the U.S., it consistently delivers high-quality infrastructure and public works projects.
  • Grew from local roots in Iowa to a national footprint with offices across the United States.
  • Delivers a blend of engineering, technical, and management solutions—helping design bridges, wastewater systems, fiber networks, and more.
  • Typical projects include transportation upgrades, water resource management, land development, and broadband planning.
  • Standout work includes the Sioux Falls Main Pump Station and Aurora pedestrian bridge over the Fox River.
  • Has expertise in Transportation, Water, Land Development, Broadband, Environmental, Geospatial, Municipal Services, and Construction.
Culture + Values
  • Leadership: They grow and adapt to a changing and complex world.
  • Performance: They approach each day with an owner’s perspective.
  • Operational Excellence: They operate a profitable and sustainable organization.
  • Collaboration: They build partnerships.
  • Community: They make a difference in their offices and their communities.
Environment + Sustainability
500
ENR Top Ranking
Ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms for consistent business growth, demonstrating sustainable operations.
37%
Employee Stock Participation
Over 37% of employees participate in stock ownership, aligning incentives toward long-term sustainability.
  • Company is employee-owned and ‘operate a profitable and sustainable organization’ (Operational Excellence).
  • Firm is Great Place to Workâ„¢ certified—supports institutional sustainability in culture.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics available on website or LinkedIn.
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Design Technician at Hr Green, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA