Bridge & Structures CAD Technician (Hybrid)

Parametrix; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking a Structures CAD Technician to join the Southwest Transportation team. You will develop engineering plans and drawings for bridges and other transportation structures, using MicroStation, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads to support safe, reliable infrastructure.

This hybrid role covers multiple offices across the western states, including OR, and emphasizes collaboration with engineers and designers to ensure accuracy and quality in deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology, civil engineering, drafting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of CAD design or drafting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation or Civil 3D; experience with OpenRoads or InRoads is beneficial.
• Previous experience supporting transportation, bridge, or structural engineering projects preferred.
• Experience preparing plans for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, or similar transportation structures preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups and technical information and translate them into clear, accurate drawings.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to learn and grow as a drafter.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD plans, details, and layouts for bridge, retaining wall and other structural transportation projects.
• Prepare and revise plan sheets based on engineering direction, design information, calculations, sketches, and redlines.
• Use MicroStation, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads to create and maintain project drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to support drawing reviews and incorporate feedback to maintain accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Skills

CAD design

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

InRoads

Bridge structures

Drafting

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Associate degree in civil engineering drafting

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Job description

Parametrix is seeking a Structures CAD Technician to join the Southwest Transportation team. You will develop engineering plans and drawings for bridges and other transportation structures, using MicroStation, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and InRoads to support safe, reliable infrastructure.

This hybrid role covers multiple offices across the western states, including OR, and emphasizes collaboration with engineers and designers to ensure accuracy and quality in deliverables.