Design Technology Operator

Hourly range is $24.04 to $52.88 with a midpoint of $36.06. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues

 

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction, performs professional non-managerial Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Survey related duties including those related to revision of .dwg and .rvt record files. Drafting support for Engineering service requests and Service Delivery projects. Assist in the maintenance of Design Technology production resources such as templates, blocks, and families. Assist in maintenance and updates to Sound Transit Autodesk Construction Cloud environment and GIS As-built site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Interprets red-lined engineering mark ups and updates electronic source files.
• Assists in maintaining a reliable system environment for all CAD/BIM programs used by the agency including custom profiles, file management systems, user interfaces, resource definitions, and productivity tools in support of multiple consultants and contractors through all phases of small and multi-million-dollar project lifecycles and Facility Management efforts.  
• Assists in quality audits of design data.
• Assist in the creation of parametric 3D model geometry and imports supplier/vendor/manufacturer device and feature models into existing models/geometry. 
• Assists agency and project staff in the use of survey data and project datums, ensuring their proper collection, documentation, conversion, and use between other datums and state plane coordinates.
• Supports efforts to produce, maintain, and distribute as-built data; works directly with Sound Transit’s Construction Management and Document Control groups on requirements and providing guidance to the project consultants. Under direction of Senior Design Technology staff, ensures that quality, accuracy, and completeness of the contractor’s provided as-built markups are maintained and delivered to the agency.  
• Develops and maintains drawings, models, and visualizations as needed.
• Coordinates assigned activities and functions as directed by senior staff with other agency staff, local, state, and federal agencies/jurisdictions, and business partners; interacts, shares knowledge, negotiates issues, and develops collaborative relationships as directed.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned dutie