Transportation CAD Designer

$41,600 - $62,400/Yr

David Evans And Associates - Boise, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Transportation CAD Designer at David Evans and Associates, Inc. will provide design and drafting support for various civil engineering projects, including streets, highways, drainage facilities, and utilities. This role involves working closely with engineering project managers and task leaders to ensure accurate and efficient project execution during the planning, design, and construction phases. The position is based in the Inland Northwest, with office locations in Spokane, Tri-Cities, Coeur d'Alene, Boise, or Pocatello.

Responsibilities

• Utilize state of the art computer drafting tools and have a high level of competency to use design software such as Autocad, Microstation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Translate mark-ups into drawings, check and plot drawings, correctly label final working drawings, calculate and update project quantities, and update contract drawings.
• Perform design-related tasks under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer using standard guidelines and criteria such as AASHTO and others.
• Set up and maintain standard drawing files, directory structures, naming conventions, and software workspaces; and adhere to company drafting standards or create project-specific standards as applicable to each project.
• Obtain work assignments of specific design elements from project manager, task leader, or department staff and work within an allocated budget.
• Set up directories and work within file-sharing software such as ProjectWise or other.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy. Participate in company- and project-driven quality control and assurance processes.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Civil Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experienced with Microstation/OpenRoads or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Nice-to-haves

• Transportation project experience
• Washington or Idaho Departments of Transportation project experience
• Experience with ProjectWise
• 5+ years' experience drafting related to transportation engineering projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Potential hourly rate is $20-$30/hr depending on experience and location.