Senior Structural CAD Designer (Bridge Design)
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Capabilities
Drafting and Design
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#47596
Industry
Transportation
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we're transforming transportation infrastructure and helping clients solve complex challenges across California and beyond. We're seeking a Senior Structural CADD Designer to play a key role in delivering bridge and structural transportation projects while mentoring junior designers and advancing digital delivery excellence. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to some of California's most complex bridge and transportation programs while collaborating with industry-leading engineers and project teams.
Location
This position will be based out of any of our California offices including Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA, Redding, CA, Oakland, CA, and San Diego, CA and may include travel to other local offices.
What You'll Do
Lead production of bridge and structural design plans from preliminary engineering through final design
Develop complex structural drawings, details, models, and construction document packages
Coordinate design efforts across multiple disciplines including roadway, drainage, utilities, and geotechnical teams
Review and quality-check design deliverables prepared by other designers and technicians
Serve as a technical resource for drafting standards, CAD workflows, and digital delivery best practices
Support project managers and engineers in developing schedules, deliverables, and design packages
Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, ProjectWise, and other digital delivery platforms
Mentor and train junior CADD designers while promoting technical excellence
Support California transportation clients including Caltrans, counties, cities, and regional agencies
Here's what you'll need
Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field
10+ years of bridge and structural transportation design experience
Advanced proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and ProjectWise
Extensive experience developing bridge plans for highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of Caltrans standards, specifications, and plan production requirements
Ability to lead CAD production efforts on large, multidiscipline projects
Experience coordinating directly with engineers, project managers, and client teams
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ideally, You'll Also Have
Experience supporting Design-Build projects
Proficiency with OpenBridge Modeler
Experience with 3D modeling and BIM workflows
Previous experience mentoring or leading design production teams
Experience delivering transportation design projects for clients in Nevada, Oregon, or Washington state
Familiarity with federally funded transportation projects
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
97,200.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
151,850.00
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, 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 $97,200.00 to $151,850.00; 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 October 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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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