CAD Analyst

Posting Date
06/23/25

Application Deadline
06/30/25

Pay Range
$63,750 - $107,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Transportation

About the Position

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking an individual who is excited about emerging computer-aided design and engineering software technologies that encompass 3D design, reality modeling, animation, and visualization. The future of civil engineering and transportation technologies is rapidly evolving as a result of innovations with autonomous vehicles and infrastructure, as well as the industry's move to OpenRoads Designer and OpenBridge Designer software. Our desire to meet these emerging challenges requires a passionate and dedicated team member who would be integral to our organization's goal to be an industry leader in implementing these technologies.

We value an individual who is self-motivated and strives to learn, test, configure, and share their newfound knowledge with others within the organization through training and support. Our desired candidate should have in-depth experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and OpenBridge software or have similar experience with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Or
• Four years of computer-aided design and drafting work experience, or four years of professional pre-registration civil engineering experience
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum degree qualification on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Five years of CADD work experience
• Experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and OpenBridge software
• Experience using Bluebeam software
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Subsurface Utility Design, and analysis
• Experience working with reality modeling software applications
• Experience conducting CADD training classes and/or creating training documentation

Job Contributions

• Act as a technical resource in the use of CADD technology, providing both technical support and training to CADD users
• Develop, enhance, and expand CADD technology, education, and implementation within MCDOT through researching, creating, and testing technical configurations and software functionality
• Troubleshoot, research, and provide solutions to problems with various CADD-related software and hardware
• Collaborate with MCDOT Engineers to produce engineering drawings, base files, exhibits, charts, maps, and visual aids for transportation projects using CADD technology
• Assist CADD Manager in developing and updating MCDOT's CADD standards and standard operating procedures
• Draw and modify MCDOT Standard Engineering Details and Sample Sheets
• Produces 3D reality models of transportation projects using CADD technology
• Maintains CADD equipment and drawing files
• Attend CADD networking sessions and meet with technical experts in civil engineering to remain current on "state-of-the-art" developments in both hardware and software
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing for longer periods of time
• The position is typically located in an office environment. Occasional field work may be required. Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, rain, traffic hazards, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

• Computer workstation, CAD Software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, large format printers, plotters, and scanners

Protective equipment required

• Hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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