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Job Description:
Design Drafter - Bridge & Transportation Infrastructure - East Hartford, CT
Our East Hartford Office is now hiring for an entry level Structural Bridge Design Drafter to support various transportation infrastructure projects for bridge design in MassDOT or CTDOT and the surrounding region. This role supports civil/structural engineers at varying levels working on local, regional and national signature projects. Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your knowledge and developing technical skills will propel your career forward.
Solid working knowledge of MicroStation is required!
As a successful designer, you will take engineering notes, specifications, rough sketches, etc., and formalize them into working drawings. In this role you will perform basic to moderately difficult design/drafting assignments requiring a working knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. You will also assist with file management. compiling plan sets and organizing design documents for submittal.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize MicroStation to prepare contract drawings from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
- Utilize DOT Standards, technical manuals and directives to ensure compliance with codes and company policies.
- Utilizes samples, instruction, and established standards as a guide in transferring design information from market prints and sketches to preliminary or final drawings.
- Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
- Understand how to read and create orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) designs and interpret supplier/manufacturer drawings.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required as a minimum.
- B.S. in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology is desirable, but not required
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is desirable as well.
- Solid Working knowledge of MicroStation
- AutoCAD knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of Open Roads & OBM is preferred for this position but can be learned on the job.
- Project-wise and project delivery experience is desirable but not required
- Experience with DOT drafting standards is desirable, but not required
- Working knowledge of other computer software used to complete design assignments
- Relevant experience gained in internships or other preferred
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see new possibilities.
Salary Range:
$17.74 - $31.06
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
