Spherion has a temp to hire opening for a Civil CADD Drafter in the Opelousas, LA area.
This full-time, on-site role focuses on creating technical civil engineering plans?including bridges, roads, and general infrastructure, primarily using MicroStation. You will work side-by-side with project managers and engineers to build accurate construction submittals (alignments, profiles, quantity estimations) that meet Louisiana DOTD guidelines.
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Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour workweek. Exact daily hours will be determined upon hire but will fall within the company's operating hours of Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $18-35/hr. Depending on Experience
Responsibilities:
- Software Expertise: Create detailed civil, bridge, and roadway plan packages primarily using MicroStation (OpenRoads/InRoads familiarity is a plus).
- Technical Mapping: Develop accurate project alignments, elevation profiles, cross-sections, and material quantity estimations.
- Regulatory Alignment: Follow all Louisiana DOTD CAD specifications, guidelines, and standards across every drawing.
- Cross-Team Coordination: Work alongside project managers, engineers, and surveyors to advance design plans efficiently.
-Data Management: Keep drawing files organized, precise, and strictly aligned with established CAD protocols.
-Quality Assurance: Conduct detailed drafting QA/QC reviews to maintain high accuracy and meet strict project schedules.
-General Project Support: Assist with supplemental drafting tasks across various civil engineering initiatives as needed.
Working hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- State Submittal Track Record: Hands-on experience assembling and delivering official DOTD project packages.
- Civil Design Fundamentals: Solid grasp of roadway geometry, site grading, drainage systems, and bridge structural elements.
-Secondary CAD/BIM Tools: Working knowledge of additional drafting programs like AutoCAD Civil 3D.
-Core Software Mastery: Skills in MicroStation, ideally backed by OpenRoads or InRoads experience.
-Transportation Infrastructure Background: Practical experience working on state DOTD bridge and highway design projects.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Blueprint Proficiency: Read, interpret, and generate complex civil engineering drawing packages.
- Multitasking & Organization: Effectively manage priorities and track details across several simultaneous projects.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly and work productively alongside engineers, surveyors, and project leads.
-On-Site Requirement: Work reliably from the office during regular business hours (100% in-office role).
Apply at www.spherion.com
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).