HDR · 9 hours ago
Senior Bridge CAD Designer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Senior Bridge CAD Designer to prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects, mentor less experienced personnel, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high standards in drafting and design.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Prepare technical drawings for bridge design projects using a keen understanding of geometry and structure components along with direction provided by structural team members
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
Works closely with design originators, preparing drawings or computer models of complex or original designs that include multiple views and detailed drawings
Produces complete BDR level preliminary designs with minimum or no supervision from the engineer on a project
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
Select required information from computer programs, manufacturers' catalogs and technical guides
Mentors and trains less experienced CADD personnel training 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Knowledge of MicroStation Connect and Open Bridge Modeler (OBM)
Knowledge of Civil 3D is a plus
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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