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Junior Structural CAD Technician

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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 a Junior Structural CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Texas.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordination and oversight of geometric design projects.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Provide assistance to engineers using OpenBridge Designer to create bridge detail plans and perform minor design work on bridge 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
  • Coordinates 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:

  • Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
  • 0-3 years of prior experience with structural and/or roadway drafting
  • Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is
  • Familiar with TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and TxDOT Bridge Standards
  • Experience in Open Road Designer is
  • 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 and
    • 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 and long-term
  • 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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Junior Structural CAD Technician

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 04/06/2025

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