Bridge CAD Designer / Technician

Lochmueller Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Work-Life Balance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join our transportation team in the greater St. Louis area.

The role focuses on structural and bridge design, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful municipal, county, and state projects from our 100% employee-owned firm. You’ll produce detailed drawings using Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads/OpenBridge, collaborate with engineers, and help deliver transportation improvements that serve communities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, structural design, drafting, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of design and drafting experience supporting structural, bridge, or transportation projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and similar tools.
• Familiarity with DOT CAD standards and drawing procedures for MoDOT/IDOT.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings and exhibits for bridge/transportation projects using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and related software.
• Apply CAD standards and best practices to deliver accurate design packages.
• Collaborate with engineers and other designers to incorporate changes and resolve drafting issues.
• Develop bridge plan components including layouts, elevations, sections, and details.
• Read construction plans, surveys, and specifications to support project delivery.
• Organize CAD files with proper version control and documentation.

Skills

CAD drafting

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads/OpenBridge

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam PDF

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads/OpenBridge

Bluebeam PDF

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join our transportation team in the greater St. Louis area. This position may be based in our Belleville, Edwardsville, or St. Louis office and offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful bridge and transportation projects as part of a 100% employee-owned company.

At Lochmueller, you'll work alongside a talented team of professionals on a variety of transportation projects serving local municipalities, counties, and state agencies. The primary focus of this role will be on structural and bridge design, but there may be opportunities to work on other transportation-related design projects. You'll have the opportunity to apply your design expertise, develop detailed plans and drawings, and play a key role in delivering transportation improvements that positively impact the communities we serve.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. What truly sets Lochmueller apart is our people and the values that guide how we work:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group is a 100% employee-owned firm where our people are invested in each other's success and the long term success of the company. We offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, encourages innovation, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact through your work. It's a place where talented professionals can build rewarding careers while helping shape the future of the communities we serve.

Why choose Lochmueller Group?

• Work on meaningful bridge and transportation projects that improve communities
• Gain exposure to a variety of bridge types, transportation improvements, and project phases
• Strengthen your design expertise using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other industry tools
• Collaborate with experienced bridge and transportation professionals to continue to develop your technical skills in transportation and structural design
• Share in the success you help create through employee ownership (ESOP)
• Be part of a collaborative culture built on creativity, accountability, respect, dedication, integrity, and achievement

In this position, you will:

• Produce detailed drawings, plans, details, and exhibits for bridge and transportation projects using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other applicable design software
• Apply advanced CAD techniques, standards, and tools to develop accurate, high-quality design deliverables
• Work closely with bridge and transportation engineers and other designers to incorporate design changes, resolve drafting issues, and complete revisions
• Develop bridge plan components such as layouts, elevations, sections, structural details, grading, roadway tie-ins, and related transportation improvements
• Read and interpret construction plans, surveys, engineering markups, design criteria, and technical specifications
• Assist in preparing quantity takeoffs, construction estimates, and materials lists for bridge and transportation projects
• Organize CAD files and project documentation while maintaining proper file structure, version control, and distribution practices
• Apply applicable design specifications, agency standards, policies, and federal, state, and local requirements to project deliverables
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and support quality-control reviews to ensure drawings are complete, accurate, and consistent
• Perform other duties associated with the role as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, structural design, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• 5+ years of design and drafting experience supporting structural, bridge, or transportation projects
• Advanced proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and/or other relevant transportation and structural design software
• Familiarity with DOT CAD standards and drawing procedures and CAD workspaces for MoDOT and/or IDOT
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, design details, and technical specifications
• General working knowledge of construction practices and materials used in bridge, structural, and transportation projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and other project partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, and Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam PDF software

What we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, plus options for supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling opportunities
• Financial Well-Being: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, and student loan repayment assistance
• Professional Growth: Professional membership dues, continuing education, licensure support, training opportunities, and career development resources

Build Your Career With Lochmueller

At Lochmueller, you'll have the opportunity to apply your design experience on meaningful bridge and transportation projects while continuing to grow in your profession. As a 100% employee-owned company, the success of our people and the success of our firm go hand in hand. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the communities you serve while building a rewarding long term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.