Senior Structural CADD Designer

Michael Baker International is seeking a talented Senior Structural CADD Designer to join our Transportation & Bridge practices in the Columbia, SC area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced designer to shape impactful transportation engineering projects and mentor the next generation of CADD professionals.

About the Role

As a Senior Structural CADD Designer, you will produce detailed plans for bridges and various transportation structures using industry-leading CADD platforms such as MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler. You’ll collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensure best practices in design documentation, and play a key role in training and mentoring colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project and CADD software configuration to optimize workflows and ensure compliance with production standards.
• Design, implement, and facilitate training programs for new and current CADD staff.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to drafting and engineering teams for integrated design solutions.
• Reference technical manuals to ensure adherence to company and client standards (including SCDOT), developing conceptual, preliminary, and final design documentation.
• Independently create and revise engineering drawings and plan sets in line with project specifications and design criteria.
• Review plans and drawings for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges and deliver precise, coordinated deliverables.
• Identify and address errors or inconsistencies through detailed drawing evaluation.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, certification course, or two-year technical degree.
• 10-15+ years of CADD design experience, with a focus on Transportation Engineering, structural, and bridge detailing.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, GeoPak, and OpenBridge Modeler is essential.
• Strong verbal, analytical, and writing skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with CADD on SCDOT transportation and bridge projects (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D modeling techniques and software.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or AutoDesk Land Desktop.
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Comprehensive understanding of drafting standards, CADD techniques, mathematics, engineering principles, and computer science fundamentals.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. This estimate reflects the range at the time of posting; actual compensation will be determined based on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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