Railway Bridge CADD Technician - American Rail Engineers Corporation

RAILWAY BRIDGE CADD TECHNICIAN

Tired of being a cog in a massive machine and ready to take the next step in your career?  If you follow the motto of “if you enjoy the work you do, you don’t work a day in your life”, then this opportunity may be perfect for you.
We are looking for a team player to join our Railroad Bridge Design Services team that will help us service Class I, Shortline, and Transit clients.

This position will be located in Overland Park, KS and report to ARE’s General Director of Bridge Design. The position will be full-time, with an expectation of working in the office at least 50% of the time, conditions permitting. Travel expectations for this position are 20% or less.

DUTIES OF THE RAILROAD CAD TECHNICIAN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepares construction details, design plans, reports, and relevant project related materials utilizing computer aided drafting, design software and various other computer software packages.
• Transfers information in numerical, written and sketched, or electronic format from sources such as legal descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs and computer files to final plans and maps.
• Develops and implements custom automated drafting and design procedures under supervision.
• Identifies errors, problems, or non-standard situations and suggests alternatives.

• Visualizes and illustrates concept or designs in 2 or 3 dimensions. Utilize mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Manage projects to completion as they relate to design services that ARE provides to our clients.
• Develop solutions that meet client needs, including minimizing track outages for construction.
• Take and maintain active any necessary Railroad safety training.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or
• Associate of Science in Drafting or Technical School or related and 2 years of relevant experience, or
• In Lieu of education, 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills, a positive attitude.
• Willing to travel, and a desire for continued growth.
• Proficiency in using Microstation drafting software as well as a detailed understanding on how to utilize these programs to efficiently produce standard plans.
• A basic understanding of Design and Construction Specifications according to AREMA and/or AASHTO LRFD.
• Able to use the above skills and knowledge to provide visual representation of structural elements in an efficient manner.
• The ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight, excellent time management skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience in plan production of Railroad structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls). Experience with AASHTO is acceptable with the understanding that Railroad structures will be designed per AREMA guidelines.
• Excellent skills in the use of MS Office, including the use of Macros in Excel.
• Experience with GIS solutions.
• Experience with utilizing Power BI or other data evaluation tools.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@are-corp.com

ARE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ARE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ARE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.