Structural (Bridge) CAD Technician (Architecture)

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Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems' Pittsburgh office has an immediate opening for a Bridge Technician. This position is open to experienced CAD technicians with 3 to 10 years of experience. This position is for a person with a basic operational understanding of computer graphics and drafting.  This position includes preparation of plan sets for structural design and rehabilitation of bridges. Day to day assignments and technical guidance will be provided by Project Managers and Project Engineers. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Copies sketches, layouts, and drawings prepared by others on to CAD, using MicroStation CAD platform
• Will learn proficiency in operation of computer-aided drafting
• Assignments of increasing difficulty will be submitted as proficiency is increased
• Understand and follow the company's standard CAD procedures for layers/levels, line styles, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout
• Bridge Design assignments involving contract plans preparation requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules
• Prepare plans, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions
• Office support for construction support services
• Follow project delivery and quality control procedures and standards in compliance with client and company specific guidelines on time and within budget.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Individual is flexible and may work with numerous project teams to help in project completion
• Maintain neat and orderly work area that will allow access to project information to other team members

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Team oriented technician and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Basic understanding of Engineering and Architectural Scales
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Task Management - Coordinates tasks; Communicates changes and progress to supervisor or Project Manager; Completes tasks on time and within budget
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments
• No relocation assistance - Local candidates preferred
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
   

What we'd prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Associates Degree in related field
• Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission standards, Design Manuals, and specifications.
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation; knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D preferred.  Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) desired
• Understanding World Coordinate Systems and Preparation of civil site plans is a plus
• Experience in plan preparation of new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects

Work Environment:

• The work environment is primarily in an office
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on assignments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.