CAD Technician

Overview

Assist engineers with OpenRoads Designer for roadway design and drafting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• openroads designer
• 3d modelling
• calculations
• qc review
• code research
• production sheets

Tasks

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

Requirements

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

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening required -post‑offer fit for duty evaluation if applicable -valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report