Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Highway Designer

About this position

The computer aided drafting and design highway designer coordinates and provides the implementation, development, maintenance, support and training of the department's computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What You'll Do

• Interacts with CADD software application users, district design, construction, right of way, and information systems personnel to answer questions, resolve problems, provide information, or solicit information regarding software operations.
• Certifies CADD application software and implements the department's design manuals, standards, and specifications within the software applications.
• Configures, and develops guidelines for using, CADD applications to meet the department's program delivery needs and ensure adherence.
• Tests CADD applications to ensure adherence with department standards and best engineering practices prior to production use.
• Coordinates and develops CADD software application curriculum and materials, and provides introductory and advanced training to users within and outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
• A waiver of the minimum requirements (education) may be considered.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires occasional, statewide or out-of-state, overnight travel.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.