Senior Structural CADD Designer – Bridges (Hybrid Work)

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Structural CADD Designer to lead the production of bridge and structural design plans from preliminary engineering through final design. You will develop complex drawings, models, and construction document packages while coordinating across roadway, drainage, utilities, and geotechnical teams.

You'll review deliverables, mentor junior CADD designers, and promote excellence in CAD workflows and digital delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of bridge and structural transportation design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and ProjectWise.
• Extensive experience developing bridge plans for highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Caltrans standards, specifications, and plan production requirements.
• Ability to lead CAD production efforts on large, multidiscipline projects.
• Experience coordinating directly with engineers, project managers, and client teams.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of bridge and structural design plans from preliminary engineering through final design.
• Develop complex structural drawings, details, models, and construction document packages.
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines including roadway, drainage, utilities, and geotechnical teams.
• Review and quality-check design deliverables prepared by other designers and technicians.
• Serve as a technical resource for drafting standards, CAD workflows, and digital delivery best practices.
• Support project managers and engineers in developing schedules, deliverables, and design packages.
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, ProjectWise, and other digital delivery platforms.
• Mentor and train junior CADD designers while promoting technical excellence.
• Support California transportation clients including Caltrans, counties, cities, and regional agencies.

Skills

Bridge design

CADD leadership

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

ProjectWise

Multi-discipline coordination

Drafting standards

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Structural CADD Designer to lead the production of bridge and structural design plans from preliminary engineering through final design. You will develop complex drawings, models, and construction document packages while coordinating across roadway, drainage, utilities, and geotechnical teams.

You'll review deliverables, mentor junior CADD designers, and promote excellence in CAD workflows and digital delivery.