Bridge CAD Designer / Technician

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We are seeking an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join our transportation team in the greater St. Louis area. This position may be based in our Belleville, Edwardsville, or St.

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We are seeking an experienced Bridge CAD Designer/Technician to join our transportation team in the greater St. Louis area. This position may be based in our Belleville, Edwardsville, or St. Louis office and offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful bridge and transportation projects as part of a 100% employee-owned company.

At Lochmueller, you'll work alongside a talented team of professionals on a variety of transportation projects serving local municipalities, counties, and state agencies. The primary focus of this role will be on structural and bridge design, but there may be opportunities to work on other transportation-related design projects. You'll have the opportunity to apply your design expertise, develop detailed plans and drawings, and play a key role in delivering transportation improvements that positively impact the communities we serve.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. What truly sets Lochmueller apart is our people and the values that guide how we work:

CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group is a 100% employee-owned firm where our people are invested in each other's success and the long-term success of the company. We offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, encourages innovation, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact through your work. It's a place where talented professionals can build rewarding careers while helping shape the future of the communities we serve.

Work on meaningful bridge and transportation projects that improve communities.

Gain exposure to a variety of bridge types, transportation improvements, and project phases.

Strengthen your design expertise using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other industry tools.

Collaborate with experienced bridge and transportation professionals to continue to develop your technical skills in transportation and structural design.

Share in the success you help create through employee ownership (ESOP).

Be part of a collaborative culture built on creativity, accountability, respect, dedication, integrity, and achievement.

Produce detailed drawings, plans, details, and exhibits for bridge and transportation projects using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other applicable design software.

Apply advanced CAD techniques, standards, and tools to develop accurate, high-quality design deliverables.

Work closely with bridge and transportation engineers and other designers to incorporate design changes, resolve drafting issues, and complete revisions.

Develop bridge plan components such as layouts, elevations, sections, structural details, grading, roadway tie-ins, and related transportation improvements.

Read and interpret construction plans, surveys, engineering markups, design criteria, and technical specifications.

Assist in preparing quantity takeoffs, construction estimates, and materials lists for bridge and transportation projects.

Organize CAD files and project documentation while maintaining proper file structure, version control, and distribution practices.

Apply applicable design specifications, agency standards, policies, and federal, state, and local requirements to project deliverables.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and support quality-control reviews to ensure drawings are complete, accurate, and consistent.

Perform other duties associated with the role as needed.

Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, structural design, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

5+ years of design and drafting experience supporting structural, bridge, or transportation projects.

Advanced proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and/or other relevant transportation and structural design software.

Familiarity with DOT CAD standards and drawing procedures and CAD workspaces for MoDOT and/or IDOT

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, design details, and technical specifications.

General working knowledge of construction practices and materials used in bridge, structural, and transportation projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and other project partners.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, and Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam PDF software.

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, plus options for supplemental voluntary life insurance.

Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling opportunities

Financial Well-Being: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, and student loan repayment assistance.

Professional Growth: Professional membership dues, continuing education, licensure support, training opportunities, and career development resources.

At Lochmueller, you'll have the opportunity to apply your design experience on meaningful bridge and transportation projects while continuing to grow in your profession. As a 100% employee-owned company, the success of our people and the success of our firm go hand in hand. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the communities you serve while building a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Lochmueller Group has a strict policy against accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Should such resumes be submitted, they will be considered the property of Lochmueller Group, granting us the right to hire the applicant at our discretion without incurring any fees to the submitting party. We emphasize direct communication and transparency in our hiring process and kindly ask external recruiters to abstain from contacting us regarding potential candidates or job placements. Your cooperation in adhering to our policy is greatly appreciated.