Bridge CAD Technician

Entech Civil Engineers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Investments/Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Entech Civil Engineers is seeking an experienced Bridge CAD Technician for their Houston office. The ideal candidate will have a Computer Aided Drafting degree and 5-15 years of TxDOT bridge detailing experience. Responsibilities include creating bridge and retaining wall plans using Bentley OpenBridge Modeler and providing CAD guidance to team members. Benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Aid Drafting or similar field required.
• 5-15 years of prior structural drafting experience needed.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenBridge Modeler for production work.

Responsibilities

• Create bridges, retaining wall, and structural detail plans.
• Assist in preparation of quantities and geometry calculations.
• Provide CAD guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation OpenBridge

5-15 years of recent TxDOT Bridge detailing experience

Knowledge of TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual

Education

Computer Aided Drafting Degree or similar field

Tools

Bentley MicroStation OpenBridge

AutoCAD

Job description

Entech Civil Engineers, Inc. (Entech) is searching for an experienced Bridge CAD Technician to support our Bridge/Structures Engineering Section located in Austin/Houston, Texas. To be considered for this position, applicants should have a degree in Computer Aid Drafting or similar field with 5-15 years of prior structural drafting experience. You will work in a dynamic collaborative environment with a team of engineers and CAD technicians, producing a variety of bridge, retaining wall, and structural projects under the direct supervision of a team leader with clear and specified objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Use Bentley OpenBridge Modeler, to support bridge engineers to create bridges, retaining wall and structural detail plans, and perform minor design work on bridge projects
• Develop structural details and plan sheets from sketches and written verbal instruction in support of Transportation projects, including bridges, retaining walls, and drainage structures
• Assist in preparation of quantities and develop geometry calculations
• Modify standards for use on projects
• Assemble bridge plans and standards for transportation projects
• Provide CAD guidance to less experienced staff and QA/QC developed sheets by others
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
• Work with engineers to develop 3D models using OpenRoad Designer and OpenBridge Modeler
• Research design options and Document findings in support of schematic work
• Coordinate assignments with project team and supervisor
• Work as a team player, assist other groups as needed and be ready to assist to meet project requirements

Experience Requirements

• Computer Aided Drafting Degree/similar field preferred
• 5-15 years of recent TxDOT Bridge detailing experience
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation OpenBridge software in full-time production capacity
• Experience with TxDOT Bridge Detailing Manual and TxDOT Bridge Standards
• Experience with HCTRA, FBTRA, and Harris County work is a plus
• Familiarity with MicroStation Connect Edition and GEOPAK is a plus
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a plus
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Investments/Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays