Bridge CAD Designer & Technician — ESOP Transportation

Lochmueller Group; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Lochmueller Group seeks an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join the transportation team in the greater St. Louis area. The role focuses on structural and bridge design with opportunities across Belleville, Edwardsville, or St. Louis offices.

You will produce detailed drawings using Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads/OpenBridge, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to community-focused transportation projects at a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in civil engineering technology, drafting, or related field.
• 5+ years of design and drafting experience on structural/bridge/transportation projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed drawings for bridge and transportation projects using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and related software.
• Develop bridge plan components: layouts, elevations, sections, and structural details.
• Read construction plans, surveys, and technical specifications; incorporate design changes.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and materials lists; support estimates.
• Organize CAD files with proper version control and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology or drafting

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads/OpenBridge

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

Job description

Lochmueller Group seeks an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join the transportation team in the greater St. Louis area. The role focuses on structural and bridge design with opportunities across Belleville, Edwardsville, or St. Louis offices.

You will produce detailed drawings using Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads/OpenBridge, collaborate with engineers, and contribute to community-focused transportation projects at a 100% employee-owned firm.