Transportation Drafter

Overview

Transportation Drafter – US-TX-Harlingen

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Transportation Practice in Harlingen is seeking a motivated Drafter to support our local roadway design projects.

• Design and draft construction drawings using Open Roads and other relevant software, ensuring they meet the required standards for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Review and interpret design manuals, technical documents, and local jurisdiction details.
• Size and specify design requirements accurately.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, ensuring projects meet ISO compliance requirements.
• Strive to achieve or exceed the budgeted individual utilization target.
• Attend bi-weekly or more frequent meetings with project teams to discuss progress and address any issues.
• Demonstrate commitment to team performance and actively participate in meetings.
• Complete all assigned tasks on time, within budget, and in accordance with the project scope.
• Compare field data to base plans to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Design and draft construction drawings using standard engineering principles for approval by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Collect necessary data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs, to support project needs.
• Read and interpret technical documents, design manuals, and local jurisdiction details to effectively perform job duties.
• Size and specify design requirements, ensuring all design aspects meet project and regulatory standards.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education and/or

Skills Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge in required design software
• Entry level position

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• Understanding of drafting fundamentals is preferred.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations

Required:

• Valid Driver's License

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.