CADD Design Technician- Structural/Bridge

Market Transportation

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Our Transportation Team is seeking an experienced CADD Design Technician in St. Louis, Missouri. The final candidate will have a stellar track record in bridge and structural projects, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset. In this role you will apply more advanced CAD techniques and develop difficult complex structural and bridge layouts and design drawings utilizing either 2D or 3D CAD software to meet company and industry standards and codes. You may also serve as a Lead Designer on small to medium-sized projects. The final candidate will be located in or near St. Louis, Missouri.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

•Utilizes a CAD workstation to prepare difficult and complex layout and design drawings utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge.

•Performs complex drafting tasks efficiently and accurately both independently and as part of a team.

•Interprets and ensures conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures.

•Understands and utilizes more advanced software to complete assignments.

•Works closely with Engineers and other disciplines to ensure coordinated designs.

•Meets layout requirements and develops alternate design layouts as required.

•Prepares reinforcing details, bar schedules, and bill of materials.

•May assist in inspections of existing bridges and other structures under construction.

•Reviews supplier data and supplier drawings, as required.

•Develops and reviews orthographic (2D) and/or isometric (3D) drawings.

•Performs checking procedures as appropriate to the discipline and assigned by immediate supervisor.

•Provides input and technical guidance for mentoring lower-level Designers working on the same and other projects.

•Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

This description of responsibilities is not a comprehensive listing of what may be required from the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time.

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Here's what you'll need

•Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from an accredited technical institute (or equivalent).

•10+ years of related structural and bridge drafting experience

•Proficiency in Microstation ORD/ORB and AutoCAD.

•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and/or Bluebeam.

•Time management, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Located in or near St. Louis, Missouri

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 75,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 118,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $118,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 29, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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