Transportation Drafter / Designer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Drafter / Designer with strong proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer and hands-on experience working on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically skilled, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality transportation design plans and construction documents. This role requires a strong understanding of UDOT standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, clients, and other team members.

We are looking for a professional who takes ownership of their work, anticipates project needs, meets deadlines, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve technical performance and team outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transportation Drafting & Design

• Develop, revise, and maintain transportation design plans and construction documents using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.

• Prepare accurate, detailed, and well-organized drawings in accordance with project requirements, UDOT standards, and applicable design guidelines.

• Support transportation infrastructure projects throughout the design and plan development process.

• Assist with roadway, intersection, and other transportation infrastructure design deliverables.

• Incorporate design revisions and engineering review comments while maintaining drawing accuracy and consistency.

2. Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Review drawings and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.

• Maintain organized project files, drawing sets, and supporting documentation.

• Identify potential drafting or design issues and resolve them proactively.

• Follow established CAD standards, drafting procedures, and quality control practices.

• Continuously improve drafting efficiency, technical skills, and knowledge of transportation design standards.

3. Client Service & Project Support

• Deliver accurate, reliable, and timely work that supports project objectives and client expectations.

• Communicate proactively regarding project progress, changing priorities, potential issues, and deadlines.

• Anticipate project requirements and take initiative to address challenges before they affect deliverables.

• Respond constructively to feedback and implement revisions to improve the quality of the final product.

• Assist with plan preparation, copying, collating, and coordinating project submittals when required.

4. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to meet project goals.

• Maintain strong working relationships through clear communication, accountability, and dependability.

• Contribute ideas for improving drafting workflows, project coordination, and team productivity.

• Participate in departmental goal setting, professional development activities, training, and team improvement initiatives.

• Work independently when required while remaining responsive to team priorities and project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer in a transportation drafting or design environment.

• Experience working on Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) projects, with a solid understanding of applicable standards and requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate, detailed transportation drawings and design deliverables.

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Willingness to follow established CAD standards, company procedures, and quality control requirements.

• Ability to work onsite at the Midvale, Utah, office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a lead drafter on multiple UDOT projects, from initial development through final delivery.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Bluebeam Revu, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience coordinating design deliverables, reviewing plans, and incorporating engineering comments.

• Strong commitment to continuous learning, technical excellence, and process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation per hour, depending on experience.

• Bonus opportunities.

• Paid time off accrued from the date of hire, with increases at established milestones.

• 13 paid holidays, with opportunities to earn additional holidays by meeting performance goals.

• Healthcare benefits through Select Health, including a generous employer premium contribution and an HSA match of up to $200 per month after a 60-day probationary period.

• Dental, vision, life, and other insurance benefits following the probationary period.

• 401(k) employer match after a six-month probationary period.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employer-paid $10,000 life insurance policy.

• Employee and family engagement activities.

• Employee recognition programs.

• In-house training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

• A supportive, collaborative work environment focused on employee growth and team success.

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