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Senior Bridge CAD Designer

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Design and produce 2D/3D bridge drawings, mentor staff, and ensure project standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • cadd modeling
  • technical drawings
  • plan checking
  • preliminary design
  • file management
  • team mentoring

Tasks

-Cross divisional relationships are expected to be developed to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision. -Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex or original designs that include multiple views and detailed drawings -Prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects using a keen understanding of geometry and structure components along with direction provided by structural team members -Plan checking for conformance to standards. -Provide advice on unusually difficult problems. -Mentors and trains less experienced CADD personnel training and may lead a small to medium team to deliver on commitments. -Ensures the proper filing of drawings. -Manipulates multiple reference/model files to prepare specific discipline plan drawing and section/details. -Produces complete BDR level preliminary designs with minimum or no supervision from the engineer on a project. -Select required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides. -May occasionally interpret general designs prepared by others to complete minor details

Requirements

  • civil 3d
  • microstation
  • bridge design
  • leadership
  • technical degree
  • 3d coordination

What You Bring

-Uses 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. -Minimum of 15 years of relevant bridge design experience -Leadership and mentoring skillsets required -Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential -Works 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. -Understands reference/model file concept for preparation of construction drawing packages. -Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts -Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools -Knowledge of Civil 3D -A minimum of 10 years related industry experience -Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure. -Knowledge of MicroStation Connect and Open Bridge Modeler (OBM) -Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools -Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications -Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Asset Management

Coastal Engineering & Restoration

Commissioning & Operations

Economics & Finance

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Planning & Consulting

Power

Program Management

Project Delivery

Research

Right of Way

Sustainability & Resilience

Transportation

Water Resources

Waste Management

Wastewater and Reuse