Senior Structural (Bridge) Designer/Drafter

$70,491 - $145,808/Yr

611 Parsons Transportation Group - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

About the position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Designer/Drafter to join our team in Denver, focusing on transportation infrastructure projects, particularly bridge design. This role involves leading the structural drafting team, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with engineers to ensure high-quality designs. The position offers flexibility with remote work options while requiring in-office presence for part of the week.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD) to prepare complex and detailed bridge and structural layout and design drawings.
• Perform advanced drafting tasks, working both independently and collaboratively with engineers to ensure high-quality, coordinated designs.
• Lead and mentor junior designers, providing technical guidance and overseeing their work on various projects.
• Prepare reinforcing details, bar schedules, and bill of materials for structural elements.
• Develop and review orthographic (2D) and isometric (3D) drawings.
• Conduct design checks, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving design and drafting technology, particularly BrIM, and drive its implementation within the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in structural and bridge drafting, with a proven track record in bridge drafting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation; experience with BrIM or eagerness to learn and adopt BrIM technology.
• Experience in bridge projects, particularly with DOT or municipal standards, such as CDOT or other state agencies.
• Ability to interpret and ensure conformance to relevant CAD standards (state and municipal DOTs) and company policies.
• Strong leadership, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Bluebeam.

Nice-to-haves

• 10+ years experience in drafting segmentally constructed and/or complex bridges.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Applied Science Drafting (or equivalent) from an accredited technical institute.
• Proficiency in Revit, Tekla, Open Bridge Modeler or other advanced design platforms.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays