CAD Technician - Bridges

Job description / Role

We are currently looking for a CAD Technician with a minimum of 5+ years experience in the production of detailed design drawings for bridge projects.

Core Responsibilities:
- Undertake drawing production covering, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Bridge structural arrangement drawings;
- Highway/Railway alignment drawings;
- Reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel drawings;
- Assist in operating Electronic Document Management System;
- Coordinate and communicate with peers from Highway, Rail and Utilities teams.

Requirements

- 5+ years experience of civil engineering experience in bridge structures including highway and rail projects;
- Working for contractor experience is desirable;
- Experience of working on a Design and Built contracts;
- Competence in AutoCad, and Revit 3D drafting;
- Interested in developing innovative yet practical designs that aid speedy construction and value engineering;
- Good knowledge of superstructure and substructure design, including foundations and retaining structures;
- Good knowledge of post-tensioned concrete, segmental bridges;
- Knowledge on Health & Safety and Environmental issues as they apply to the construction industry;
- Basic understanding of the multidisciplinary interface in relation with the bridges, highway, railway, utilities.

Atkins competitive core benefits package includes:
- A competitive salary;
- Accommodation allowance;
- Transportation allowance;
- 22 working days annual leave (based on 5 day working week);
- Medical and life insurance cover;
- Company gratuity scheme;
- Discretionary bonus scheme;
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).