Senior CAD Operator

  • Maldonado-Burkett LLP
  • Buford, Georgia
  • 10/17/2025
Full time

Job Description

Are you seeking an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge as a Senior CAD Operator? Look no further and apply today.


Opportunity: Senior CAD Operator


Location: Buford, Georgia


Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, On-site / In Field


Salary: Commensurate on experience/qualifications (paid out weekly)


Who we are:


Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (M-B), a Texas based Engineering firm established in 2007, has an immediate opening in Buford, Georgia for a Senior CAD Operator. M-B is an Engineering firm that specializes in Traffic Engineering Services, Roadway Illumination Design, Safety Improvement Projects, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). M-B nurtures a culture where team members are supported, included, and empowered to make meaningful decisions. We have steadily grown to six offices across Texas and Georgia with over 100 team members. We offer generous opportunities for career development and growth. If you're looking for an opening where you can make an immediate impact, we welcome your application.


Work Perks:


• Health / Dental / Vision with Employer Contribution
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO Accrual
• Professional Development Opportunities


What we are looking for:


M-B is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Senior CAD Operator to join our rapidly growing Buford, Georgia office. We are seeking an individual with 5-10 years of experience to help deliver traffic engineering projects in Georgia. The candidate who fills this position will be responsible for developing engineering design plans in MicroStation workspace in support of transportation/traffic designs including traffic signal design, roadway illumination, intelligent transportation systems and their components. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments, however, all unique project designs require working closely with supervisor and other Engineers.


This site is accessible via public transportation; reliable transportation will be a requirement


How you'll make an impact at M-B as a Senior CAD Operator:


The work performed may include (but not be limited to) the following:

  • Set up and manage MicroStation workspace for projects;
  • Adherence to Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) CAD standards;
  • Develop and assist in creating Plans, Specifications and Details to support the engineering design plans. This may include:

o Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) plans;

o Communication network plans/master plans;

o Roadway lighting plans;

o Traffic signal plans;

o Traffic management plans / traffic control plans;

o Signing and pavement marking plans;

  • Work with other CAD Staff on redline drafting;
  • Coordinate with M-B Project Managers and Engineers to meet the project needs;
  • Coordinate drawing files and electronic transmittals with Clients;
  • Perform Electronic Project File Management;
  • Manage CAD software licenses and updates as well as CAD training;
  • Manage general QA/QC of CAD work performed by other CAD Staff;
  • Personal Continuing Education by upholding the obligation to maintain extensive knowledge of industry information, through the process of incorporating existing technologies such as collaboration tools, remote access tools, etc., staying on top of file translation methods between CAD platforms and client systems, staying current with industry standards, maintaining timely review of industry periodicals.


What it takes to be successful as a Senior CAD Operator:

  • Working knowledge of CAD - MicroStation is required.
  • Associate Degree in Technical Drafting (Preferred) or Comparable 4 Year Degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with MicroStation CAD/project file management software;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in design field;
  • Minimum 2 years of managing Junior CAD Technician;
  • Extensive experience and competence on design software such as Geopak and/or OpenRoads.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Some extended hours/shifts may be required.
  • Applicant will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record Check. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving company or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct company business.
  • Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout his/her employment.
  • As part of its employment process, M-B may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
  • If hired, applicant must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office or .
M-B is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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