Structural/Bridge Design Technician

Jacobs; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced CADD Design Technician in St. Louis who will be responsible for producing high-quality bridge and transportation structural deliverables. This role involves the use of modern Bentley design tools like MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency in relevant CADD tools, a degree in Civil Engineering Technology, and a background in structural drafting. The position is based in St. Louis, MO, with a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, ensuring employees are well-invested in their health and welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in structural, bridge, or transportation infrastructure drafting/design.
• Hands-on experience with bridge and transportation structures projects.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed bridge and transportation structural drawings and layouts.
• Prepare complex 2D and 3D drawings for various transportation structural projects.
• Coordinate design intent with bridge engineers and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Proficiency with MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

OpenBridge Modeler

Strong time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join Jacobs, a global leader delivering innovative bridge and transportation solutions that help connect communities and shape resilient infrastructure. Ranked No. 1 on Engineering News‑Record’s 2026 Top 500 Design Firms list, Jacobs offers the opportunity to bring your technical expertise to complex, high‑impact bridge and structural transportation projects. Our Transportation Team is seeking an experienced CADD Design Technician to support bridge design and plan production using modern Bentley design tools, including OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, and MicroStation, based in St. Louis, MO.

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our bridge and transportation structures team, producing high‑quality 2D and 3D design deliverables for DOT, municipal, and infrastructure clients. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to develop bridge layouts, structural details, plans, quantities, and design models that meet client, company, and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys technical design, plan production, problem‑solving, and mentoring others while contributing to meaningful transportation infrastructure projects. The final candidate for this role will be located within the St. Louis, MO area.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed bridge and transportation structural drawings, layouts, models, and plan sets using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler and related CADD tools.
• Preparing complex 2D and 3D drawings for bridge, roadway‑structure interface, retaining wall, culvert, and other transportation structural projects.
• Supporting bridge plan production, including general plans, elevations, sections, details, reinforcing layouts, bar schedules, quantities, and bills of materials.
• Applying company, client, DOT, and industry CADD standards to produce accurate, coordinated, and constructible design documents.
• Working closely with bridge engineers, roadway designers, and other disciplines to coordinate design intent and resolve conflicts.
• Developing alternate layouts and design details as needed to support project requirements.
• Performing complex drafting and design technician tasks independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative project team.
• Serving as a Lead Designer on small to medium‑sized bridge or transportation structures projects, as appropriate.
• Reviewing drawings, models, supplier data, and design information for accuracy, completeness, and coordination.
• Performing discipline‑specific checking procedures and quality reviews as assigned.
• Providing technical guidance, CADD support, and mentorship to junior designers and technicians.
• Assisting with bridge or structural field inspections and construction‑phase support, as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Previous experience in structural, bridge, or transportation infrastructure drafting/design.
• Hands‑on experience supporting bridge and transportation structures projects, ideally for DOT or public infrastructure clients.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or OpenBridge Modeler.
• Experience with AutoCAD and other CADD/design production tools.
• Ability to develop accurate 2D plan sheets and contribute to 3D modeling workflows.
• Working knowledge of bridge detailing, reinforcing steel details, bar schedules, quantities, and structural plan production.
• Familiarity with DOT CADD standards, transportation project delivery, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Strong time management, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with engineers, and mentor less‑experienced team members.
• Located in or near St. Louis, Missouri, or willing to work from the St. Louis area.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $118,000.00; it will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Environment

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Application Support

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.