<h2>Overview</h2> ABOUT BARTLETT & WEST: Bartlett & West is an engineering, technology and other professional services firm headquartered in Topeka, KS with 19 offices in seven states throughout the Midwest. As a completely employee-owned company, Bartlett & West has a “We Before Me” mentality. We prioritize service to our clients, communities and each other. We’re less concerned about titles and more concerned about how each person can be supported to make the greatest impact.   POSITION SUMMARY:           This position will work on drafting routine to complex engineering projects utilizing Computer Aided Drafting programs and design software.  Position specializes in structural engineering projects.  Project work will focus on bridge design.  <h2>Responsibilities</h2> Essential Functions & Responsibilities: <ul> <li>In coordination with a team of surveyors, project managers, engineers and technicians, performs routine to complex drafting assignments structural design projects.</li> <li>Utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, structural analysis and other software to draft/design projects.</li> <li>Will focus on buildings, retaining walls, foundations, and other structures drafting/design work.</li> <li>Includes transferring information from other team members into Computer Aided Drafting software programs and applying appropriate symbols and drafting standards to create a quality finished product.</li> <li>Works with engineer or designer on full plan development. May prepare drawings from rough sketches or interpretation of field notes.</li> <li>May work with field staff to complete documentation of field conditions for eventual reproduction in drawings.</li> <li>Interprets “as-built” and redline information and makes appropriate revisions to plans.</li> <li>Manages drafting work and interfaces with other disciplines as needed.</li> <li>Assists in the development, modification, and application of three dimensional models in the appropriate design software.</li> <li>May assist with proposal preparations and fee development</li> <li>Typically handles multiple projects for multiple clients simultaneously.</li> <li>May assist Project Engineer/Project Manager with performing feasibility studies/layout work of complex structures.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: <ul> <li>Strong knowledge and abilities in AutoCAD, Revit and structural analylsis software</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Office Suite</li> <li>Highly motivated with effective communication skills </li> <li>Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility </li> <li>Highly detail oriented</li> <li>Good math skills (ability to: add, subtract, multiply, divide)</li> <li>Strong organizational skills</li> <li>Excellent listening and reading skills, including proofreading</li> <li>Good time management skills with ability to handle complex deadline driven workload</li> <li>Ability to work independently and also in a team of professionals</li> <li>Ability to embrace new technology and processes</li> <li>Knowledge of structural design</li> <li>Knowledge in one or all of the following:</li> <ul> <li>Concrete</li> <li>Masonry</li> <li>Steel</li> <li>Timber </li> </ul> </ul> Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.  2-year technical degree in design and drafting or civil engineering technology preferred.   Experience: 4+ years drafting experience required.  AutoCAD and MS Office knowledge/experience required.  Experience using Revit and structural analysis software are preferred.   Travel Expectations: Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state on occasion, which usually would consist of visiting the outlying locations, attending seminars or business meetings.  Expected travel is 10-20% of the time depending on projects.    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all functions and responsibilities that are required of this position.  Employee owners are expected to take on additional responsibilities as requested.   Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.     An offer is contingent upon successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen. Drug screen will need to complete within 48 hours of being contacted.  Nearly all positions at Bartlett & West can require employee-owners to operate a motor vehicle on public roads in the course of their duties.  Accordingly, all employees may be required to have acceptable driving records and to provide an authorization to the Company to periodically obtain MVR reports”.         Bartlett & West partners with businesses and communities to build smarter, stronger, more connected infrastructure. From railroad GIS to industrial parks and city planning, we provide innovative technology and engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With deep industry knowledge and a passion for creative problem solving, we engineer better tomorrows.   Bartlett & West is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Design

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