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Senior Transportation Designer

Ardurra seeks a Senior Transportation Designer to join our Transportation team in Central Region team.

Primary Function 

Designs and develops layouts for engineering projects.

Can understand engineering concepts and translate them into design drawings.

May be called upon to assist staff and management as a technical specialist and advisor. 

Primary Duties


* Research, understand, and apply published CADD and Design standards applicable to work assignments


* Understand and visualize overall engineering concept and translate to design drawings


* Use MicroStation to draft, edit and finalize design plans and details using appropriate symbols and drafting standards; Use Geopak, and/or OpenRoads to perform design tasks such as grading, surface analysis and creating alignments, profiles, and sections


* Analyze sketches, notes and other input material to determine best approach to complete drawing set


* Collect and/or assist engineer with collecting field data and applying it to design drawings and exhibits


* Coordinate the transfer and integration of data supporting project drafting and design to include survey, geotechnical, engineering detail, as-built, and GIS data


* Prepare preliminary and final drawings, plan & profiles, and exhibits from engineering sketches, verbal instructions, specifications and supporting documentation according to current company, client, and project standards


* Prepare quantity summaries, hydraulic and utility tables, and right-of-way maps


* Develop graphic presentations, exhibits, drawings, and visualization videos that include distinctive design features


* Prepare and review complete project documents for accuracy, conformity, and quality assurance of format, drafting, and design constructability; Review work done by others for drafting and calculation errors


* Organize and maintain all project related information per the company records retention and filing system


* Develop standards of practice, techniques and improved processes and procedures for drafting and design production, especially related to roadway/highway CADD


* Assist staff and management as a technical specialist and advisor


* Coordinates work with graduate planners/engineers, interns, technicians and administrative staff


* Receives general direction on key objectives


* Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria


* Strong oral and written communications skills


* Must be able to collaborate with other employees, clients, and sub consultants


* Must be able to visually observe and differentiate details and colors of objects, recognize sound, tone and pitch; adjust to interruption and changes; work in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; stand, walk and sit for extended periods; climb stairs and ladders; deal with people in tense situations, an...




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