CAD Technician - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers -Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is hiring an Entry-level CAD Technician to join our Fort Worth, TX office! This position is for a person with basic operational understanding of computer graphics and drafting.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Create CAD sheets from sketches, layouts and drawings prepared by others.
• Will learn proficiency in operation of various Bentley Microstation, and AutoDesk CAD software.
• Assignments of increasing difficulty will be expected as proficiency is increased.
• Understand and follow TranSystems and specific Client standard CAD procedures for levels, line styles, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
• Understand and follow TranSystems QA/QC process to ensure quality plans.
• Maintain neat and orderly physical and digital work environment that is conducive to efficient work sharing with other team members.
• Individual is flexible and may work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.
• Will learn basic bridge, culvert and retaining wall types, terminology, and functions.
• Will learn to detail objects with multiple views and the appropriate number of dimensions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Seeks opportunities to develop the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.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.
• General ability to solve practical problems which may occur and/or know when to seek direction from supervisor.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

What you bring to our firm:

• Associates degree in related field.
• No certifications required.  Certifications like E-Rail safe and OSHA-10 may be required during employment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Teams; Bentley or AutoDesk required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering design plans, manuals, reports and guidelines
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• 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.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

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

• Knowledge of  Adobe and Bluebeam recommended.
• Knowledge of Bently OpenRoads Designer preferred. 
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Bentley OpenBridge Modeler is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience of structural detailing and bridge plans.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid work schedules.
• 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.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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.  The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

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. 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: 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.