Senior Structural (Bridge) Designer/Drafter

$70,491 - $145,808/Yr

611 Parsons Transportation Group - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Tempe, AZ

About the position

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Designer/Drafter to join their team in Tempe, focusing on transportation infrastructure projects, particularly bridge design. This role involves leading a structural drafting team, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with engineers to ensure coordinated designs. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires a candidate with significant experience in bridge drafting and a willingness to adopt new technologies such as Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM).

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 is a huge plus.

Benefits

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