Transportation CAD Drafter/Technician (Finance)
Company Description
KPFF, a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm, is committed to Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. With over 60 years of experience, we provide creative solutions for diverse projects, scales, and industries. Our 1,300 professionals in 27 offices nationwide thrive in a decentralized structure, offering abundant flexibility and numerous opportunities for professional growth. At KPFF, join a legacy of excellence where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and impactful projects. To learn more about us and the projects we work on, visit our website at www.kpff.com .
Job Description
You will work within a fun and dynamic team and will have the opportunity to engage on projects from the beginning planning stages through construction documents and support the project during design and construction. This rewarding career opportunity provides you the chance to create, manage, update and maintain drawings for a variety of projects including active multi-modal roadways and trails to new and improved transit systems, to fish passage projects and stormwater quality treatment systems, to the vital utility infrastructure that keeps our communities healthy, sustainable and thriving. We want team members that are excited and interested in making a difference in the world and the communities we live and work in, are effective communicators, and enjoy working on a team.
Responsibilities and Duties:
With the supervision of a senior CAD technician, project engineer, and/or project manager, you will:
- Research jurisdictional codes and manuals to determine drafting and CAD requirements.
- Create project drawings and exhibit deliverables
- Apply established company, jurisdiction, and/or project CAD standards
- Maintain organization of project files
- Prepare and edit plans, profiles, sections, and details from rough sketches, redline mark-ups, and verbal instruction from team members
- Be responsible for presentation and overall drawing appearance and clarity
- Coordinate with engineers and team members
- Compile, plot and scan drawings to applicable electronic standards
- Complete drawings and project responsibilities within acceptable timeline
- An understanding of models, and the use of Civil 3D design elements such as surfaces, corridors and pipe networks
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 0 - 6 years' experience or completion of a CAD Technical education program
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients
- The ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team
- Clear and collaborative communication skills
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with team members
- Knowledge of Bluebeam, MicroStation a plus.
Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
- Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
- Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
- Traveling to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
Compensation:
The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $30 - $50/hour.
Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.
Benefits Provided by KPFF:
- An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance, with a no-premium option
- Vision insurance, with a no-premium option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dependent care FSA option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
- 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
- Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.
- Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
- Travel accident insurance
- Subsidized STA Pass
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
