Bridge Design CAD Specialist - Hybrid (CA)

Jacobs; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural CADD Designer in California to deliver bridge and transportation projects. You will develop structural designs from concept through construction documents using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD, collaborating with engineers and project managers across multiple offices.

The role requires 5–7 years of bridge drafting, proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD, and familiarity with Caltrans standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5-7 years of bridge or transportation structural drafting and design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Experience developing bridge plans and structural details for transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Caltrans drafting standards and design practices.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed structural and bridge design drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD environments.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, and quantity calculations for transportation structures.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to prepare construction documents and design deliverables on a wide range of projects including new build, replacement, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with roadway, drainage, utility, and geotechnical teams.
• Ensure design quality and compliance with client standards and project requirements.
• Participate in BIM and digital delivery initiatives across projects.
• Support project schedules and deliverables while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Bridge drafting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Bridge design experience

Quality assurance

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ProjectWise

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Structural CADD Designer in California to deliver bridge and transportation projects. You will develop structural designs from concept through construction documents using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD, collaborating with engineers and project managers across multiple offices.

The role requires 5–7 years of bridge drafting, proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD, and familiarity with Caltrans standards.