DKS Associates
Mid-Senior CAD Technician
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DKS Associates
Base Pay Range $81,200.00/yr - $98,100.00/yr
DKS Associates is a 100% employee‑owned transportation engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities. We offer innovative solutions for roadways, intersections, transit, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure projects across public and private sectors.
What will you be doing?
Develop and prepare detailed plans, profiles, and cross‑sections for transportation projects (traffic signals, lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, roadways, and intersections).
Apply CAD standards, client requirements, and agency specifications (e.g., DOT, municipal).
Review and incorporate survey data, field notes, and design markups into drawings.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet deadlines and project goals.
Assist in developing and enforcing CAD standards and workflows.
Mentor junior staff and provide quality control reviews of drawings.
Manage electronic files and ensure compliance with project documentation protocols.
Provide technical support for all CAD software.
What are we looking for?
5+ years of experience in CAD drafting for civil/transportation projects.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Experience with Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads preferred.
Strong understanding of transportation/traffic engineering concepts and plan development.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred
Associate degree or technical certification in drafting/design, civil technology, or related field.
Experience with agency standards (DOT, FHWA, municipal).
Familiarity with 3D modeling/visualization tools.
Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.
Benefits
10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre‑tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre‑tax and Roth options
Partial Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Professional Growth
Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Civil Engineering
DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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DKS Associates
Base Pay Range $81,200.00/yr - $98,100.00/yr
DKS Associates is a 100% employee‑owned transportation engineering consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions that improve mobility and strengthen communities. We offer innovative solutions for roadways, intersections, transit, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure projects across public and private sectors.
What will you be doing?
Develop and prepare detailed plans, profiles, and cross‑sections for transportation projects (traffic signals, lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, roadways, and intersections).
Apply CAD standards, client requirements, and agency specifications (e.g., DOT, municipal).
Review and incorporate survey data, field notes, and design markups into drawings.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet deadlines and project goals.
Assist in developing and enforcing CAD standards and workflows.
Mentor junior staff and provide quality control reviews of drawings.
Manage electronic files and ensure compliance with project documentation protocols.
Provide technical support for all CAD software.
What are we looking for?
5+ years of experience in CAD drafting for civil/transportation projects.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
Experience with Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads preferred.
Strong understanding of transportation/traffic engineering concepts and plan development.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred
Associate degree or technical certification in drafting/design, civil technology, or related field.
Experience with agency standards (DOT, FHWA, municipal).
Familiarity with 3D modeling/visualization tools.
Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.
Benefits
10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
8 Paid Holidays
Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Options
Paid Jury/Witness Duty
Paid Bereavement
Leave without Pay
Transit Subsidy
Pre‑tax Commuter Option
Referral Bonus Program
DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401k Pre‑tax and Roth options
Partial Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Professional Growth
Training & Educational Assistance
Professional Registration Award
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Civil Engineering
DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.
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