Senior Designer - Bridge

HNTB Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HNTB Corporation's Bridge Group seeks a Senior Designer to help develop and deliver bridge project designs. You will apply your technical experience to conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, reports, specifications, and plans, working closely with engineers and colleagues across disciplines.

You will help define design approaches, complete assigned design elements, and coordinate with the engineer when plans are ready for signature.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or equivalent in engineering technology or drafting is required.
• Significant experience in bridge design and coordination with engineers.
• Alternative path includes substantial related experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Complete discipline engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications, and plans.
• Coordinate with engineers when plans are ready to be signed.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Assist engineers in outlining objectives, requirements, and design approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Associate's degree in Drafting or related field

In lieu of education, 10 years of related experience

Tools

OpenBridge Modeler

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

CADD production workflows

Job description

What We're Looking For

HNTB's Bridge Group is seeking a Senior Designer to help develop and deliver bridge project designs. In this role, you will apply your technical experience to conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, reports, specifications, and plans, working closely with engineers and colleagues across disciplines. You will help define design approaches, complete assigned design elements, and coordinate with the engineer when plans are ready for signature. This individual contributor role works under general supervision and offers the opportunity to contribute across the design process, from early concepts through completed project documents.

What We're Looking For

HNTB's Bridge Group is seeking a Senior Designer to help develop and deliver bridge project designs. In this role, you will apply your technical experience to conceptual and detailed designs, calculations, reports, specifications, and plans, working closely with engineers and colleagues across disciplines. You will help define design approaches, complete assigned design elements, and coordinate with the engineer when plans are ready for signature. This individual contributor role works under general supervision and offers the opportunity to contribute across the design process, from early concepts through completed project documents.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for completion of discipline engineering project elements such as reports, designs, specifications, and plans.


• Coordinates with engineer when plans are ready to be signed.


• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.


• Assists the engineer in outlining objectives, requirements, and design approaches.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or


• Associate's degree in Drafting or related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or


• In lieu of education, 10 years of related experience

What We Prefer

• Experience developing coordinated bridge plans and details from preliminary concepts through final design deliverables.


• Strong command of OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil 3D to develop accurate bridge plans and details, coordinate models, and maintain project drafting standards.


• Strong command of CADD production workflows, including reference files, sheet organization, annotation, and consistent drawing presentation.


• Working knowledge of bridge components, structural detailing conventions, and applicable transportation agency drafting and detailing standards.


• Ability to translate engineering calculations, sketches, and design direction into clear, consistent plans and details.


• Experience coordinating bridge plans with roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and other project disciplines to identify and resolve design conflicts with the engineer.


• Ability to recognize constructability concerns, explain their implications, and help engineers evaluate practical detailing solutions.


• Demonstrated ability to organize assigned design work, meet milestones, and communicate unresolved technical issues early.

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway), St. Louis, MO

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Technical Group

ReqID: R-32379