Design Technician – Ann Arbor, MI
Are you looking for variety in your career that includes a combination of design, structural / architectural assessments, and construction administration? If so, you have found the perfect spot!
Responsibilities:
- For new design projects, you will assist with developing the conceptual design
- For restoration and forensics projects, you will assist with condition assessments, developing repair solutions, and preparing technical reports.
- Develop 3D models in Autodesk Revit
- Prepare project drawings and construction documents in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for both new design and restoration projects
- Coordinate drawings with both internal and external client s
- Monitor and inspect construction work and write field reports
- Assist with construction administration tasks, such as, reviewing material submittals, tracking repair quantities, budgets and schedule, etc.
Qualifications::
- Minimum of an Associate degree (Engineering/Architectural Technology; Building Construction Technology; or similar), Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- Drafting and construction experience is a plus
- Structural and Architectural experience is a plus
- Excellent computer skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Good written and oral communications skills
- Ability to write construction field reports and assist with writing condition assessment reports
- Must be able to work in a team environment
Benefits of Joining Walker
As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition, and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!
Who We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration, and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.
However, our abilities reach far beyond parking to include a large national staff of highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.
Moreover, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.