Structural CAD Designer (Bridge Design)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure challenges. As transportation networks evolve and communities continue to grow, we're looking for a Structural CADD Designer to help deliver innovative bridge and transportation projects throughout California.

You'll join a collaborative team of engineers, designers, and project managers focused on delivering impactful infrastructure solutions for state, local, and federal clients. In this role, you'll support the development of structural designs from concept through final construction documents while utilizing the latest digital delivery tools and workflows.

Location

This position will be based out of any of our CA offices including Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Redding, CA, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA and may include travel to other local offices.

What You'll Do

• Develop detailed structural and bridge design drawings using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD environments

• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, and quantity calculations for transportation structures

• Collaborate with structural engineers to prepare construction documents and design deliverables on a wide range of projects including new build, replacement, and rehabilitation

• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with roadway, drainage, utility, and geotechnical teams

• Ensure design quality and compliance with client standards and project requirements

• Participate in BIM and digital delivery initiatives across projects

• Support project schedules and deliverables while maintaining quality standards

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

• 5-7 years of bridge or transportation structural drafting and design experience

• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D

• Experience developing bridge plans and structural details for transportation projects

• Familiarity with Caltrans drafting standards and design practices

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience with ProjectWise workflows

• Proficiency with OpenBridge Modeler

• Knowledge of BIM and digital design delivery methods

• Experience supporting public agency transportation clients

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.