Intermediate Bridge Design Technician

Jacobs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Intermediate Bridge Design Technician to join their Alberta offices, focusing on bridge and transportation structure design. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and technicians to create detailed drawings and simulations that meet project goals. The position offers an opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects while ensuring high-quality deliverables. This is a chance to contribute to a more connected and sustainable world through your expertise in civil engineering design.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

RRSP plans

Wellness accounts

Stock purchase options

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience detailing bridges and laying out retaining walls.
• Ability to interpret construction and engineering documents.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D/3D models and electronic drawings for construction.
• Support the design and detailing of transportation structures.

Skills

Detailing Bridges

Proficiency in MicroStation

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Two-year technical degree in CADD

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenBridge Designer

OpenRoads

Civil3D

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat PDF

Job description

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About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your Impact

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. If you're interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world, Jacobs is where you belong.

Role Overview

As an Intermediate Bridge Design Technician, you’ll join our Alberta offices (Calgary or Edmonton) working on transportation projects focused on bridge and transportation structure design. You will collaborate with technicians and engineers to create drawings and simulations, supporting project goals and providing top client service.

Responsibilities

• Create layouts, sketches, and 2D/3D models and electronic drawings for construction using Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenBridge Designer, OpenRoads, Civil3D, and other resources.
• Work with bridge engineers and project managers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support the design and detailing of transportation structures.

Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree in CADD.
• 5-10 years’ experience detailing bridges, laying out retaining walls, and detailing reinforcement and steel.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat PDF software.
• Knowledge of Alberta Transportation Drafting Standards.
• Ability to interpret construction and engineering documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with OpenBridge Designer, OpenRoads, Civil3D, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and ProjectWise.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in developing bridge plans.

Additional Information

Jacobs offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP plans, wellness accounts, and stock purchase options.

Salary Range

Minimum: $61,100
Maximum: $106,900

Employment Details

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