Bridge Design CAD Specialist – Structural Drafting

Jacobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural CADD Designer to deliver detailed bridge and transportation designs across California. You will support development from concept to construction documents, collaborating with engineers, designers, and project managers on state, local, and federal projects.

The role emphasizes using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD to produce plans, sections, and quantities, with a focus on BIM and digital delivery.

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.
• Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Proficient in 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.
• 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

OpenBridge Modeler

ProjectWise workflows

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Structural CADD Designer to deliver detailed bridge and transportation designs across California. You will support development from concept to construction documents, collaborating with engineers, designers, and project managers on state, local, and federal projects.

The role emphasizes using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD to produce plans, sections, and quantities, with a focus on BIM and digital delivery.