Computer Aided Design Technician

Project Overview:The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project - the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95thDan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. The CAD Technician is responsible for preparing plans to be used in engineering and construction, including highway, bridge andor tunnel components. They will support our engineering department in designing and drafting plans, roadway profiles, cross sections, and general civil engineeringinfrastructure project elements.Responsibilities:Prepares means and methods drawings on the construction methods, sequence of works, temporary works, formwork definition as well as lifting operations and logistic issues, including scaffolding and accesses.Ensure that all the Requirements from Employers and any parties are met and that no objections can be provided to the permanent construction.Ensure that the drawings are developed using the workflows set in the CAD Manual.Ensure that those drawings are compliant with the required standards by using designated software.Work closely with engineers, surveyors, managers and other tegrate quality and safety measurements and prevent any risks in the execution methods and sequence drawings.Report about the progress of the design development.Circulate the drawings to the design or construction team for their further review and upon review, integrate the received comments through issuance of reviewed drawings.Assist the engineering department on creating standards, libraries and templates.Train and mentor junior drafters.Perform other related duties as assignedQualifications:RequiredMinimum of 5 years' experience as CAD Designer Draftsman in the construction industry and in infrastructure works (roadway, bridge, tunnel, or similar).Minimum 2 years' experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D software.Minimum 1 year experience on Formwork, Work Sequences and Construction Methods drawings.PreferredExperience in infrastructure 3D Modeling such as: building pads, alignment and profile design, roadway modeling, DTM modeling, drainage, cross sections and quantity take-offs.Experience with Microstation GEOPAK SS4 or Bentley Openroads designer.Knowledge or experience in BIM software, such as Revit, Navisworks or Synchro.Previous experience in tunneling projects andor large infrastructure projects.Work Environment:Involves a dynamic and challenging work cludes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites.Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.Physical Demands:Must be able to lift 25lbs.Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

Created: 2024-11-01