Senior Bridge CAD Designer

Senior Bridge CAD Designer – Tampa, FL

HDR is hiring a Senior Bridge CAD Designer to work in our Tampa, FL office.

• Prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects using a keen understanding of geometry and structure components along with direction provided by structural team members
• Use knowledge of tools and drafting to complete assigned tasks including 2D and 3D model development, completing design changes, general arrangement drawing production, redlining, plotting, and drafting using CAD platforms.
• Work closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex or original designs that include multiple views and detailed drawings
• Produce complete BDR level preliminary designs with minimum or no supervision from the engineer on a project.
• Work from sketches, computer models and verbal information supplied by an engineer or designer to determine the most appropriate views, detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete assignments.
• Select required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides.
• Mentor and train less experienced CADD personnel and may lead a small to medium team to deliver on commitments.
• Provide advice on unusually difficult problems.
• May occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details
• May serve as coordinator and planner for large and complex drafting projects.
• Responsible for organizing assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of construction drawing packages.
• Manipulates multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details.
• Ensures the proper filing of drawings.
• Cross divisional relationships are expected to be developed to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision.
• Plan checking for conformance to standards.

• Knowledge of Micro Station Connect and Open Bridge Modeler (OBM)
• Knowledge of Civil 3D is a plus

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
• Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

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Location:

United States, Florida – Tampa

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting Date: Jul 15, 2025