Sr Structural CAD Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures
apex companiesSeattle (WA)
Sr Structural CAD Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures
Posted 9 days ago
apex companiesSeattle (WA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Sr Structural Cad Technician – Bridges & Transportation Structures Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we're building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we're creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you'll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth. Apex Companies is seeking an experienced CAD designer/drafter with experience in structural engineering (infrastructures and bridges) to serve as a CAD manager and support the continued growth and delivery of our bridge and transportation structures practice across the Pacific Northwest. This role will provide technical leadership, oversee CAD production across all disciplines, and help maintain consistent quality and design standards across projects. Working closely with structural engineers and project managers, the successful candidate will take ownership of structural drawing production from initial drawing setup through final deliverables. This includes organizing and coordinating complete drawing sets, developing construction details, maintaining drawing consistency, resolving drafting and coordination issues, and ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, and ready for engineering review. The role requires a high degree of independence, sound technical judgment, and the ability to manage drawing production across multiple projects while meeting established schedules and quality requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of structural drawing production for bridge and transportation structure projects, from initial setup through final delivery, coordinating sheets, details, references, revisions, and drawing set completeness.
- Independently manage drawing production based on engineering markups, design information, project standards, and direction from engineers, proactively identifying missing information, inconsistencies, and coordination issues and following through to resolution.
- Lead and coordinate CAD production for bridge and transportation structure projects, including resource planning, and workload management across projects and pursuits.
- Develop, review, and maintain structural design drawings, construction plans, and CAD models using Civil 3D or MicroStation (preferred)
- Prepare accurate, high-quality plans and details using sketches, markups, design notes, and direction provided by engineers.
- Apply knowledge of structural engineering and construction practices to bridge layouts, concrete reinforcement detailing, and structural steel detailing.
- Establish, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, drawing libraries, and production workflows in alignment with Apex and client requirements.
- Coordinate CAD production with engineers, project managers, other disciplines, and external consultants to support efficient project delivery.
- Perform and coordinate quality reviews of CAD drawings and models, ensuring compliance with project specifications, client standards, and applicable quality management procedures.
- Track and maintain quality control documentation, design decisions, and project records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead CAD staff meetings, technical workshops, and training sessions to promote collaboration, consistency, and technical development.
- Oversee CAD-related project documentation, file management, and final archiving of drawings, models, and other design deliverables.
- Maintain familiarity with applicable design standards, client requirements, industry practices, and emerging CAD technologies.
- Coordinate software training, updates, and technical support in collaboration with IT and other internal resources.
- Support the development of CAD standards and production procedures for new projects and pursuits.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to independently develop, organize, coordinate, and complete structural construction drawing packages with limited supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of bridge and transportation structure drafting, detailing, and design documentation.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Project
- Wise, with working knowledge of MicroStation being preferred.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDF tools.
- Strong understanding of CAD standards, quality control processes, and applicable design guidelines and codes.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical and production challenges while communicating effectively with project teams and clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Understanding of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical staff while supporting career growth and team performance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, consistent, high-quality deliverables
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.10 + years of experience in civil or structural engineering drafting, with an emphasis on bridges and transportation structures.
- Experience leading or coordinating CAD production teams and managing drawing standards and quality control processes.
- Familiarity with WSDOT and other Washington State local agencies' guidelines and drafting practices is highly preferred.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
- Why you'll love working for us:
- Company-subsidized medical and dental.
- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
- Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
- Working with the best and brightest in the industry.2,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.
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