Senior Structural CAD Designer (Bridge Design)
$97,200 - $151,850 per year
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$97,200 - $151,850 per year
About the role
- Lead production of bridge and structural design plans from preliminary engineering through final design
- Develop complex structural drawings, details, models, and construction document packages
- Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines including roadway, drainage, utilities, and geotechnical teams
- Review and quality-check design deliverables prepared by other designers and technicians
- Serve as a technical resource for drafting standards, CAD workflows, and digital delivery best practices
- Support project managers and engineers in developing schedules, deliverables, and design packages
- Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, Project
- Wise, and other digital delivery platforms
- Mentor and train junior Cadd designers while promoting technical excellence
- Support California transportation clients including Caltrans, counties, cities, and regional agencies
- Here's what you'll need
- Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field 10+ years of bridge and structural transportation design experience
- Advanced proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Project
- WiseExtensive experience developing bridge plans for highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of Caltrans standards, specifications, and plan production requirements
- Ability to lead Cad production efforts on large, multidiscipline projects
- Experience coordinating directly with engineers, project managers, and client teams
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ideally, You'll Also Have
- Experience supporting Design-Build projects
- Proficiency with OpenBridge Modeler
- Experience with 3D modeling and BIM workflows
- Previous experience mentoring or leading design production teams
- Experience delivering transportation design projects for clients in Nevada, Oregon, or Washington state
- Familiarity with federally funded transportation projects
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