Bridge CADD Drafter

Arcadis; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Bridge CADD Drafter in Ohio to join our Bridge Group in Akron or Columbus. You will develop bridge and structural drawings using MicroStation and related tools and work on multiple clients across regions.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and strong CAD skills (MicroStation, Open Roads, OpenBridge) with familiarity of Ohio DOT standards and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in bridge drafting or a related field.
• Proficient with CAD software, especially MicroStation, Open Roads and Open Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Develop bridge plans using MicroStation and Open Bridge Modeler.
• Perform structural/bridge design tasks including geometry and quantity calculations.
• Assist with training and onboarding new team members.
• Serve as a technical resource for plan production.
• Work on urban and rural projects from preliminary design to final plans.
• Verify drawings for accuracy and compliance with design checklists and drafting standards.
• Develop CADD SOPs for state and local clients.

Skills

Communications

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads

OpenBridge

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a self-motivated Bridge CADD Drafter to join our Ohio Bridge Group in Akron, OH or Columbus, OH. Arcadis’ Bridge Group delivers “best in class” technical and innovative solutions to our clients on the design, delivery and management of these critical structural resources to our State, municipal and design-build clients. In this position, you will assist the team in the development of bridge and structural drawings to ensure high quality deliverables for multiple clients. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects across the Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic regions.

Role accountabilities

• Develop bridge plans utilizing Microstation and Open Bridge Modeler
• Perform structural and bridge design tasks including but not limited to bridge geometry calculations and quantity calculations
• Assist with training and onboarding new team members
• Serve as a technical resource to assist others on the team with plan production
• Work on a wide variety of urban and rural projects from preliminary design through final structures plans
• Verify drawings for accuracy and assist in the review of project submittals for compliance with design checklist and drafting standards
• Develop CADD Standard Operating Procedures for state and local clients

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10-years’ experience
• Proficient with CAD, particularly Microstation, Open Roads, Open Bridge

Key Attributes

• Familiarity with Ohio DOT design standards and policies
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ Experience in a consulting environment
• Design Build experience
• Experience with NCDOT, TDOT, GDOT, and/or FDOT bridge policies and procedures a plus.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day.

Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• wellbeing benefits
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• nine paid holidays
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

The salary range for this position is $90000 - $102600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.