Bridge Structural CAD Designer — Hybrid Delivery

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs, a global engineering leader, seeks a Structural CADD Designer to deliver bridge and transportation designs across California. You will develop detailed drawings, coordinate with engineers, and support construction documents from concept through final construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, hybrid work options, and adherence to industry standards. Responsibilities include producing plans and sections, ensuring quality, and contributing to BIM/digital delivery initiatives across

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, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Experience with Caltrans drafting standards and multidisciplinary teams.

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

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil3D

Bridge drafting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

ProjectWise

OpenBridge Modeler

BIM workflows

Job description

Jacobs, a global engineering leader, seeks a Structural CADD Designer to deliver bridge and transportation designs across California. You will develop detailed drawings, coordinate with engineers, and support construction documents from concept through final construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, hybrid work options, and adherence to industry standards. Responsibilities include producing plans and sections, ensuring quality, and contributing to BIM/digital delivery initiatives across