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Volkert Inc.

Junior Structural CAD Technician

Volkert Inc., Tyler, Texas, United States, 75701

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Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced

Junior Structural CAD Technician

to support our

Southwest Region

located in

Texas.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field and 3 years of prior experience with structural drafting.

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

3-10 years of prior experience with structural and/or roadway drafting

Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field is preferred

Familiar with TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and TxDOT Bridge Standards

Experience in Open Road Designer is preferred

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

If applicable to the position, a post‑offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role

Valid driver’s license

A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

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. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer‑Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer‑Paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

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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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

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