Bridge CAD Designer

Kimley-Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional training

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking an experienced Bridge Designer to join our Structures team in Orlando, Florida. You will work on bridges, retaining walls, and related structural design projects for public and private clients, preparing plans, specs, and estimates using OpenRoads, MicroStation, and OpenBridges.

You will review drawings for accuracy, perform some calculations, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to Kimley-Horn’s standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Bridge Design experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk or Bentley products.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills; ability to mentor others.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design bridges and related structures and prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for clients.
• Quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and perform calculations as needed.
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain schedules and ensure quality control.
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Bridge design

OpenRoads

MicroStation

OpenBridges

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk

Bentley

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced Bridge Designer to join our Structures team in Orlando, Florida (FL)!

Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to work on bridges, retaining walls, and other structural design efforts related to public and/or private bridge projects throughout the city
• Prepare bridge/structural plans, specifications and estimates for clients using OpenRoads, Microstation, and/or OpenBridges
• The person in this position will make and quality check drawings and plans of substantial complexity and may perform some multifaceted calculations
• Requires minimal supervision to perform day to day tasks
• Has knowledge of engineering principles and suggests design changes
• Maintains drawing database
• Coordinates work activities to maintain schedules and ensure quality control
• Develop familiarity with Kimley-Horn’s practices, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant Bridge Design experience
• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.