Structural CAD- Bridge Designer

Gannett Fleming; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural CAD Designer for their Transportation team in Toronto. This hybrid role involves supporting engineering plans, utilizing CADD software, and collaborating with a design team. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of relevant experience, proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD, and strong organizational skills. The company offers a robust benefits package and supports professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Competitive paid-time-off

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a drafter/designer on bridge projects.
• Familiarity with key client CAD standards.
• Strong capabilities in engineering plan development.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of engineering plans from concept to final drawings.
• Develop base drawings using survey data and CADD software.
• Perform quality checks for drawing accuracy.

Skills

MicroStation proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Tools

3D/BIM modeling tools

GIS applications

Job description

GFTis seeking a Structural CAD Designer, Bridges, to join our Transportation team in Toronto, ON.This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at ourTorontooffice.

Working on the Transportation team atGFT Infrastructure offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all .Explore some of our signature roadway projects here

What You’ll Be Challenged to Do

As a Bridge Designer/Drafter, you’ll be a vital part of our collaborative design team, helping to shape infrastructure projects from the ground up. You will:

• Support the creation of engineering plans from initial concept through final construction drawings.

• Develop accurate base drawings using survey data and CADD software, including MicroStation and AutoCAD.

• Perform quality checks to verify drawing accuracy.

• Organize and maintain project documentation, plan libraries, and CADD standards.

• Assist with detail development and geometry calculations.

• Support preparation of quantity estimates and field inspection activities.

• Contribute to a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, ensuring engineering excellence every step of the way.

What You Will Bring to the Firm

• Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

• 2–4 years of experience working as a drafter or designer on bridge-related projects.

• Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.

• Familiarity with key client CAD standards.

• A detail-oriented mindset with strong capabilities in engineering plan and detail development for transportation structures.

• A self-starting approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

• A willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic, professional setting.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Exposure to or experience with 3D/BIM modeling tools.

• Experience with GIS applications.

• Knowledge of additional disciplines such as roadway design and utility coordination.

• An eagerness to embrace innovative technologies and workflows in transportation infrastructure design.

Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes LivesGannett Fleming TranSystemsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals

We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer:

Tuition reimbursement

Access to internal and external training programs

Support active participation in professional organizations

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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