Lead CAD Designer: Bridges & Transportation Structures

Apex Companies, LLC; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k match

Tuition assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies, LLC in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced CAD designer/drafter to lead the bridge and transportation structures practice. You will oversee CAD production, set standards, coordinate with engineers, and ensure high-quality drawings from setup to final delivery.

You’ll manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and advance CAD workflows using Civil 3D or MicroStation. The role offers annual bonus opportunities and access to a national firm’s resources.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in CAD/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in civil or structural engineering drafting, with emphasis on bridges and transportation structures.
• Experience leading or coordinating CAD production teams and managing drawing standards and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with WSDOT and Washington State guidelines preferred.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary transportation infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of drawing production for bridge and transportation structure projects, coordinating sheets, details, references, revisions, and drawing set completeness.
• Independently manage CAD production based on engineering markups, design information, project standards, and direction from engineers; identify missing information and coordination issues.
• Lead and coordinate CAD production for bridge and transportation projects, including resource planning and workload management.
• Develop, review, and maintain structural design drawings and CAD models using Civil 3D or MicroStation (preferred).
• Prepare accurate plans and details using sketches and notes provided by engineers.
• Establish, maintain, and improve CAD standards, templates, and production workflows.
• Coordinate CAD production with engineers, PMs, other disciplines, and external consultants.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

CAD leadership

Quality control

Team mentoring

Detail drawing

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in CAD/Drafting

Engineering Technology background

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Apex Companies, LLC in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced CAD designer/drafter to lead the bridge and transportation structures practice. You will oversee CAD production, set standards, coordinate with engineers, and ensure high-quality drawings from setup to final delivery.

You’ll manage multiple projects, mentor junior staff, and advance CAD workflows using Civil 3D or MicroStation. The role offers annual bonus opportunities and access to a national firm’s resources.